Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards
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Which actuarial tool is specifically designed to assess sexual recidivism risk in adult males?
Answer: STATIC-99R
The STATIC-99R is an actuarial instrument validated for estimating sexual recidivism risk in adult males based on static historical factors.
In forensic risk assessment, 'dynamic risk factors' differ from static factors because they:
Answer: Can change over time and with intervention
Dynamic risk factors are modifiable variables such as substance use or antisocial attitudes that can be altered through treatment and intervention.
A forensic evaluator using Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) differs from pure actuarial assessment in that SPJ:
Answer: Integrates clinical judgment with research-based risk factors
SPJ instruments like the HCR-20 guide evaluators to consider specific empirically supported risk factors while allowing clinical judgment to determine final risk level.
Which of the following is a recognized protective factor that may mitigate violence risk?
Answer: Strong prosocial support network
A strong prosocial support network is a protective factor that can buffer against violence risk by providing stability and accountability.
The 'base rate' is critical in forensic risk assessment because it represents:
Answer: The frequency of an outcome in a relevant reference group
Base rates describe how often a behavior (e.g., violence) occurs in a specified population, which is essential for interpreting an individual's risk level.
Which scenario best illustrates 'imminent' versus 'long-term' risk in violence risk assessment?
Answer: A patient threatening a neighbor today vs. a history of arrests over 10 years
Imminent risk refers to the likelihood of violence in the near future, while long-term risk addresses the probability of violence over an extended period.
In the context of threat assessment, the concept of 'leakage' refers to:
Answer: Communication of intent to harm before an attack
Leakage occurs when an individual intentionally or unintentionally reveals clues about planned violence through communications, writings, or behaviors.