Violence Risk Assessments
Predicting and managing potential for future violence using empirical tools.
Violence‑risk assessments are requested for sentencing, parole or probation decisions, civil commitment proceedings, and treatment planning. We evaluate general adult and juvenile populations, sexual offenders, and offenders with mental disorders.
What you receive
Review of criminal records, institutional behavior, mental‑health and medical history, prior risk assessments, and treatment progress
Assessment of static risk factors (e.g., prior violence, criminal history) and dynamic factors (e.g., current stressors, social supports)
Use of appropriate risk instruments: HCR‑20 V3 for general violence, Static‑99R and Stable‑2007 for sexual recidivism, VRAG for adult violence, SAVRY for juvenile violence, START for dynamic protective factors
Integrated risk profile with clear domains (low, moderate, high), protective factors, and specific recommendations for management, supervision, and treatment
Our Process
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We obtain criminal, institutional, and mental‑health records and any prior risk assessments.
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We assess historical, clinical, and contextual factors aligned with Structured Professional Judgment frameworks.
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We consult with probation or parole officers, treatment providers, and family members, when applicable.
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We integrate actuarial data, SPJ factors, and clinical judgment to formulate risk levels and recommendations.
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The report is delivered according to case complexity and court or agency schedules; timelines vary. Testimony is available. Recommendations guide supervision, treatment, and safety planning.
FAQs
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Risk assessments estimate likelihood based on current data; they are not deterministic. Recommendations aim to reduce risk.
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es. We use specialized tools like Static‑99R and Stable‑2007.
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Yes. We provide testimony on risk factors and management recommendations.
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Evidence‑based treatment and supervision can mitigate risk factors and increase protective factors.
