Program Example
Violation Response Grid, Missouri Department of Corrections
The Missouri Department of Corrections uses a standardized set of responses to promote consistency across the department in responding to violations of the conditions of community supervision. Guidelines for imposing sanctions according to these standardized guidelines are provided for parole personnel in the form of a Violation Response Grid. The grid groups violations into three levels (high, medium, and low), which correspond with the severity of the violation and are matched with a list of possible sanctions. Parole officers may use their discretion in responding to low-level violations, as long as they stay within the terms of the grid. High-level violations and cases where the parole officer chooses to deviate from the grid require approval of a supervisor, the parole board, and / or the court.
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