Clinical Psychology and Criminology (Ebook)

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Risk assessment tools focus on identifying the probability of reoffending and violent behavior. These tools guide judicial decisions as well as treatment interventions. Key risk assessment instruments include:

• Static-99: A widely used instrument for assessing the risk of sexual recidivism among male offenders. It is based on static factors which do not change over time.
• HCR-20: This tool utilizes both historical and clinical factors to assess the risk of violence, incorporating dynamic elements that can change with treatment and intervention.