Netherlands probation service

About this organisation

Reclassering Nederland publishes algorithms as applied in the primary process on behalf of the three collaborating probation organisations (3RO), which also include Stichting Verslavingsreclassering GGZ (SVG) and Leger des Heils Jeugdzorg & Reclassering. 3RO considers it important to be transparent about the algorithms used. We use algorithms as tools to assist probation workers with their judgement, with the decision making always resting with the professional.

Algorithm descriptions

  • The SCIL is a test to identify suspected mild intellectual disability (LVB). The result is calculated using an algorithm. The SCIL helps probation workers to quickly see whether communication and treatment should be adapted for a person with (suspected) LVB. Examples: extra guidance during community...
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    Last change on 15th of December 2025, at 12:27 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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    Impactful algorithms
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  • The judge can impose forensic care on people who committed a crime and suffer from addiction, psychiatric or psychological problems. This care is then part of the sentence or measure imposed by the court. When the probation service is ordered to supervise this, it places clients with a forensic care...
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    Last change on 15th of December 2025, at 12:05 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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    Other algorithms
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  • Match tool (for work penalties)

    Netherlands probation service

    Community service is one of the three main penalties, alongside imprisonment and a fine. Community service is also called community service. It is imposed by the judge or the public prosecutor and carried out by the probation service. The match tool is a digital planning tool where the probation ser...
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    Last change on 15th of December 2025, at 11:29 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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  • OxRec (Oxford Risk of Recidivism Tool)

    Netherlands probation service

    The OxRec is a scientifically based questionnaire and tool to estimate the likelihood of recidivism. The probation service uses the tool as part of the broad investigation it conducts into a suspect's or convict's personal circumstances for judicial authorities. It helps to arrive at an informed rec...
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    Last change on 15th of December 2025, at 10:55 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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  • SSA (Static, Stable and Acute)

    Netherlands probation service

    The Static/Stable/Acute (SSA) is a combination of static and dynamic instruments to estimate the risk of future sexual and violent offending behaviour in perpetrators of sexual offences. The combination is used by the probation service, among other things, to determine the intensity of supervision a...
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    Last change on 15th of December 2025, at 9:33 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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  • ReadSpeaker

    Netherlands probation service

    ReadSpeaker can read out a page in your browser
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    Last change on 15th of October 2025, at 7:11 (CET) | Publication Standard 1.0
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    Other algorithms
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