Publisher's Synopsis
Correctional and healthcare professionals around the world utilize structured instruments referred to as risk/needs assessment tools to predict the likelihood that an offender will recidivate. Such tools have been found to provide accurate and reliable evaluations and are widely used to assess, manage and monitor offenders both institutionally as well as in the community. This handbook brings together the developers of the most commonly-used risk/needs assessment tools to provide a comprehensive overview of their effectiveness.
