South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 08E - Probation Conditions Graduated Sanctions And Incentives
Appendix B - Appendix

Appendix B. Incentives
South Dakota's Juvenile Supervisory Responses (JSR) -Incentives-

(Contemplation Stage of Change) (Preparation Stage of Change
Desired behavior would be that the juvenile is meeting the conditions of probation or has shown an improvement in meeting those conditions. -More problem recognition -Decisional balance -Increased commitment -Ready to make choices -Sharing plans for change -Change becomes priority -Shift in view from past to future


(Action Stage of Change) Desired behavior would be a juvenile's progress in meeting the conditions of probation and showing a commitment for improvement that goes beyond mere compliance.
-Strategies for change are chosen and pursued -Active modification of behavior, thoughts, feelings, and environment -Treatment and/or self help




(Action Stage of Change) (Maintenance Stage of Change)
Desired behavior would indicate a demonstration of commitment and progress to meeting the terms of probation and would be associated with a level of improvement that shows effective change by the juvenile.
-Sustaining new habits -Working to prevent relapses -Taking personal responsibilities and credit for change -Watching out for dangerous people, places and things -Moving toward a balanced lifestyle



*Incentives should be individualized to the juvenile and this list is not exclusive. ** Incentives should be applied with a 4:1 ratio when compared to Sanctions.
Source: SL 2016, ch 240 (Supreme Court Rule 16-01), eff. Feb. 1, 2016; SL 2017, ch 77, ยง 3.