The root cause is the core cause in a causal chain which leads to an outcome. Root cause is used to describe the link in the causal chain where an intervention could have been implemented to prevent an undesirable outcome. It is a portion of the system that, at the fundamental level, explains why the system’s natural behavior produces the problem symptoms rather than some other behavior. The only way to solve a difficult problem is to resolve its root causes.

Four Phases of Community Re-Entry
After months of treatment, incarceration or both, most clients believe they have the tools to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But