Does Change in Risk Matter?

Although there is nothing new about risk assessment, the adaptation of tools like the PCRA have allowed Federal Probation to improve on sorting offenders into levels of risk, identifying criminogenic targets for change, reassessing to gauge progress (something not really possible without a third-gen...

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Published in:Criminology & public policy 2016-05, Vol.15 (2), p.297-300
Main Author: Latessa, Edward J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Criminology
Recidivism
Risk assessment
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Summary:Although there is nothing new about risk assessment, the adaptation of tools like the PCRA have allowed Federal Probation to improve on sorting offenders into levels of risk, identifying criminogenic targets for change, reassessing to gauge progress (something not really possible without a third-generation assessment tool), and introducing more focused interventions designed to address specific criminogenic needs. By improving offender assessment across the Federal Probation system, its leaders have helped advance evidence-based practices and, once again, have put Federal Probation back in a leadership position in community corrections.
ISSN:1538-6473
1745-9133
DOI:10.1111/1745-9133.12194