Cassandra Case Study
Cassandra Jones is a 23-year-old female from Los Angeles, California, and was recently admitted to the county jail for stealing a purse at a coffee shop. She is unmarried and has a 4-year-old son who is being cared for by her mother. Cassandra completed 10th grade, but she did not graduate from high school. She has worked as a cashier at a grocery store in the past but was terminated for not showing up to work.

Cassandra has reported using heroin in the past but reports that she has not used the substance for approximately 8 months. Cassandra also reported intermittent alcohol use but does not believe that she abuses the substance.

Cassandra has 2 close friends who she considers to be like sisters. She reported that they spend quite a bit of time together, as they live in the same studio apartment. Both friends were arrested at the same time as Cassandra and have entered the same correctional facility with the same charges.

Cassandra has been arrested 2 times in the past: once for possession of heroin, and once for theft. She served her time for both charges and was released.

She reported feelings of depression and anxiety but has not received any formal treatment. She reported no other history of mental illness and has shown no history of violence towards herself or others.You are part of a team of case managers who must determine the proper program placement for individuals involved with the correctional system. Describing how the risk and needs assessment will influence the case management and treatment planning for the individual in the case study. Include the following:
Describe the risks and needs of this individual based on the research you conducted