Rehabilitative Services is a unit within the Adult and Juvenile Probation Services Divisions led by Assistant Deputy Kimberley Mundil. In an effort to reduce recidivism, promote good citizenship, and enhance public safety, it is Nebraska Probation’s intent to provide a meaningful opportunity for justice-Involved Individuals to engage in behavioral change and rehabilitation. The Rehabilitative Services Unit focuses on the development, in-system training, and implementation of behavioral health and supportive (or non-clinical) services for adult and youth supervised by Probation or Problem-Solving Court. These services are delivered through the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation’s Registered Service Provider Network which requires continuous education and training to address criminogenic risk and needs of justice-involved individuals, and participation in quality assurance reviews to ensure fidelity to service definitions and licensure.

Responsibilities of the Rehabilitative Services Unit 
As part of Nebraska Probation’s services to the Courts providing presentence/predisposition investigations and case management/supervision for adult and youth, Rehabilitative Services ensures justice-involved individuals receive high-quality behavioral health and supportive services by continuously monitoring service delivery and outcomes for alignment with best practices. In collaboration with Adult and Juvenile Service Divisions and Registered Service Providers, Rehabilitative Services identifies available resources, assists with new service development, and provides the training and support necessary for successful implementation.These functions are defined and dictated in Nebraska Court Rule § 6-1301. (Rules on Standardized Model for Delivery of Substance Use Services.); Nebraska Revised Statute 29-2246 (Definition of treatment relating to substance use, mental health, sex offenses, or domestic violence.); and Nebraska Revised Statute 29-2252 (Probation Administrator’s use of funds for rehabilitation services.)

Standardized Model for the Delivery of Substance Use Services
Probation and Problem-Solving Court officers use behavioral health screens and risk/need assessment tools to assist in identifying needed evaluation, treatment or other supportive services that can be ordered by the Court during Pre-adjudication, investigation or supervision. Supported by a Supreme Court rule, the Standardized Model for the Delivery of Substance Use Services is used to recognize the connection between substance use and crime/delinquency and effectively address it through treatment and supportive services.  Rehabilitative Services is responsible for ensuring the application of the Model and its attachments by Probation, Problem-Solving Courts and Registered Service Providers.  Implemented in 2006, the Standardized Model was updated to reflect current evidence-based practices, language and the incorporation of co-occurring disorders.