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What We Mean By Risk

The Clearinghouse focuses on risk of re-offending or non-compliance with justice system requirements in the community.

What is Risk Assessment

As a cornerstone of the movement toward data-driven decision making, risk assessment is used across various stages of the legal process to assess an individual’s risk of reoffending (or noncompliance with justice requirements) and identify areas for intervention.

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History of Risk and Needs Assessments

The evolution from educated “guess” to evidence-based prediction occurred over four generations of risk assessment development.

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What We Mean By Risk

What is Risk Assessment

History of Risk and Needs Assessments