Many criminal justice agencies invest heavily in risk assessment tools—yet still see high rates of failure. This video explains why: risk and need are often treated as the same thing, leading to over-supervision of low-risk individuals and under-intervention with high-risk cases. Drawing on evidence-based practice, this session breaks down the critical distinction between risk level and criminogenic need, showing how misalignment increases recidivism, staff burnout, and resource strain. Viewers will learn how to properly apply the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework, target interventions where they matter most, and restructure supervision strategies to improve outcomes, efficiency, and public safety.