Risk, Need, Responsivity Principle (RNR) definition
Risk, Need, Responsivity Principle (RNR) means the essential guiding principles for effective correctional intervention. The risk principle states that the level of supervision and services provided to a defendant or probationer should match that individual’s risk of re-offending. The Need Principle states that you should focus services and interventions on the identified criminogenic needs of each person on supervision. The Responsivity Principle states that once risk and needs are identified, you should match individuals to services and interventions based on the individual’s unique characteristics (i.e., responsivity factors) such as gender, age, ethnicity, learning style, motivation to change, cognitive abilities, mental health, culture, and strengths.