Full Description
Presenting a comprehensive framework for conducting a scientifically grounded violence risk assessment, this book is authoritative, current, and practical. The essentials of doing this type of evaluation are reviewed, and available risk appraisal instruments are described for general violence, sexual violence, and spousal violence. The authors provide expert advice on choosing suitable instruments and approaches for particular cases, interpreting the resulting data, and communicating with legal decision makers. A detailed outline shows how to organize assessment findings into an effective final report; a sample completed report is featured in the appendix.
Contents
1. Violence Risk Assessment: An Introduction 2. Violence Risk Factors 3. Risk Appraisal Instruments 4. Issues in Risk Assessment 5. An Integrated-Actuarial Approach to the Assessment and Management of Risk for Violence 6. The Risk Assessment Process 7. Telling the Story: An Outline for the Report Appendix. Sample Violence Risk Assessment
