Course Code: REL-PSC-0-DCPJCS
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Explain the purpose of a case plan.
Discuss 8 considerations for case plan development.
Discuss 4 components of a case plan.
Describe 3 important checkpoints for effective case plans.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Considerations for Case Plan Development
Purpose of a Case Plan
Setting the Foundation
Considerations for Case Plan Development
Policy and Legal Directives
Conditions of Supervision
Risk, Needs, and Responsivity Factors
Knowledge Check
Know Where They Are in the Change Process
How to Address Stages of Change in Initial Case Planning
Knowledge Check
Motivation Level
Developmental Stage of the Juvenile
Family Involvement
Review
Summary
Section 3: Components of a Case Plan
Components of a Case Plan
Realistic Goals
Practice: Recognizing SMART Goals
Action Steps
Barriers or Challenges to Completing Goals
Strengths or Protective Factors
Checkpoints for Effective Case Plans
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Congratulations!
Instructor: John A. Klavins
John A. Klavins M.S. is a subject matter expert (SME) in case planning and evidence-based practices in corrections. Mr. Klavins is currently the Director for the Ramsey County Community Corrections Department in St. Paul, MN, overseeing juvenile and adult probation services and 3 correctional facilities. Mr. Klavins has worked in numerous positions with multiple agencies while serving in the field of corrections since 1985, including: Director of Court Services, Community Corrections Supervisor, Cognitive Skills Programming Coordinator, Day Treatment Program Manager, Juvenile Probation Officer, Juvenile Detention Center staff member, Volunteers In Corrections, and as a Police Reserve Officer. Mr. Klavins also served as an adjunct faculty member for 10 years at Minnesota State University in Mankato, where he earned his master's degree and conducted a research study on the implementation of cognitive-behavioral interventions by probation officers in Minnesota. He also chaired the MN Statewide Evidence-Based Practices Policy Team for over 10 years, under the sponsorship of the MN Commissioner of Corrections and administrators from around the State of Minnesota. Mr. Klavins is an active member with the American Probation & Parole Association (APPA) and the MN Association of Community Corrections Act Counties (MACCAC).
Writer: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Public Safety Personnel; in the following settings: Public Safety Agencies.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.