Components:  Social History Investigation/Alternative Sentencing Plan (Subject/Clients background or family of origin (Outline the clients family of origin, place of birth, Educational background, Quality of childhood, Physical and health history such as any documented substance abuse issues or mental disorders, etc.), Legal and criminal background, relationship history such as dating, Social support system including religious and spiritual beliefs, Housing status, Economic Status.

The Social History Investigation is completed from a proactive perspective because your goal is to defer this person from going into the correctional system.