provider that understands the specific needs of the group and has the staff that is
sufficiently trained and equipped to adapt the programme to these needs.162
Potential psychosocial and/or intellectual disabilities are identified through the
relationship that the probation staff develops with the person. The staff is trained to
recognise the person’s vulnerability and adapt communication and professional
approach. When implementing protective supervision ordered by the court, the
implementation depends on whether the court has set any details regarding the type of
supervision. The probation services must comply with such court orders, otherwise the
probation staff will set the goals also based on the interviews with the person. The
probation staff will also encourage the person to address any potential identified issues
in the person’s life, for example in the person’s domestic environment and make
necessary referrals to the social services. Or present the person with the possibilities
regarding the available psychosocial support – although this may not be part of the court’s
instructions, if the person agrees, these activities will be included in his/her personal plan,
which is then signed by the person163
3.2. National policy framework
3.2.1. National policy framework concerning deprivation of liberty
The Resolution on the National Mental Health Programme 2018−2028 is addressing the
“Rehabilitation of people with recurrent mental disorders”.164 One of the specific
objectives of the Resolution is to establish integrated and effective treatment for people
with mental health problems and dangerous behaviour, offering continuous, safe and
effective care. Measures in this area include:
•
Setting up multidisciplinary community-based treatment for people with mental
health problems and dangerous behaviour. Developing protocols and standards
for the implementation of psychosocial rehabilitation programmes.
162
Interview with representatives of the Probation Agency.
Ibid.
164
Slovenia, Resolution on the National Mental Health Programme 2018−2028 (Resolucija o
nacionalnem programu duševnega zdravja 2018−2028), 27 March 2018.
163
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