The mannequin
By way of its concentrate on previous experiences, current wants, and future aspirations, the mannequin is designed to reinforce desistance alternatives and increase wellbeing, providing an efficient and balanced pathway to lasting change and progress. It not solely addresses the underlying causes of offending however seeks to foster hope, motivation, and the talents vital for a pro-social life. Crucially, the mannequin gives a shared language and clear construction for practitioners, companies, and policymakers to work collaboratively, recognising that lasting change occurs by way of the alignment of individuals, programs, and alternatives.
The COMPASS mannequin is a sensible and theoretical framework for justice practitioners, designed to help desistance. It stands for:
COMpassionatePositiveAppliedStrengths-basedSolutions.
The mannequin blends ) compassion-focused remedy (CMT)/compassion thoughts coaching (CMT) with optimistic psychology, desistance concept & capital, and strengths-based approaches. The mannequin emphasises addressing previous experiences (in some instances together with what could be thought of threat components) and pro-social wants throughout key areas of desistance capital by way of tailor-made interventions that result in understanding and motivation for change.
As set out within the infographic reproduced under, the COMPASS mannequin not solely guides people by way of their previous and current desistance journey, but additionally helps practitioners tailor interventions that align with the individual’s distinctive future wants and targets.
