Journal article
Using the Violence Risk Scale-Sexual Offense Version in Sexual Violence Risk Assessments: Updated Risk Categories and Recidivism Estimates From a Multisite Sample of Treated Sexual Offenders
Abstract
The present study sought to develop updated risk categories and recidivism estimates for the Violence Risk Scale-Sexual Offense version (VRS-SO; Wong, Olver, Nicholaichuk, & Gordon, 2003-2017), a sexual offender risk assessment and treatment planning tool. The overarching purpose was to increase the clarity and accuracy of communicating risk assessment information that includes a systematic incorporation of new information (i.e., change) to …
Authors
Olver ME; Mundt JC; Thornton D; Christofferson SMB; Kingston DA; Sowden JN; Nicholaichuk TP; Gordon A; Wong SCP
Journal
Psychological Assessment, Vol. 30, No. 7, pp. 941–955
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
7 2018
DOI
10.1037/pas0000538
ISSN
1040-3590