Case Planning: The Strongest Link to Positive Outcomes

SESSION INFO

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Session Type: Workshop

Research has shown that correctional professionals play a key role as agents of change as they create a professional alliance with those under community supervision. Positive working relationships generate buy-in and motivate people to explore necessary changes to lead a law-abiding life. Yet, the case planning process in many agencies focuses more on supervision conditions and less on the factors that help people succeed, such as working on activities associated with their assessed needs. Complicated and cumbersome case planning processes and case plans create unnecessary barriers and can contribute to disappointing risk reduction and behavior change results. This workshop will focus on the research on case planning and professional alliance, present a simplified case planning process, and include several examples of case plans working in agencies throughout the country. In addition, the components of a good case plan and the professional alliance process will be discussed and demonstrated. This workshop will leave attendees with an action plan to develop a more relevant process resulting in a more positive outcome for those under community supervision.

SESSION PRESENTERS

Susan Burke
Executive Director, The Carey Group


Susan Burke has worked in the justice system in Utah for over 30 years. Her roots began in law enforcement where she managed grants and programs. She has served as the Deputy Juvenile Court Administrator. She was appointed the Director of Juvenile Justice Services for Utah. After retiring, she has been working with the Carey Group as their Executive Director. She is a past president of the American Probation and Parole Association.


Scott M Taylor
Founding Partner, Justus Consultants


Scott Taylor has had 45 years of experience working in the field of community corrections. He has served in leadership positions as the Director of the Oregon Community Justice department and the Director of the Multnomah County Justice Department. He has also served as the mayor of the town in lives in for several terms. Since his retirement, he has been delivering evidence based practice consulting services with JustUs Consulting Consortium. He is a past president of the American Probation and Parole Association.


Ray Wahl
Founder, Justus Consultants


Ray Wahl has had 45 years of experience working in Utah in the field of community corrections. He has served as the Director of Adult Probation and Parole, Utah Juvenile Court Administrator, and Deputy Director of the Utah Administrative Office of the Courts. Since his retirement he has been delivering evidence based practice services with Justus Consulting Consortium.