Abstract Objectives: The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole has begun using
machine learning forecasts to help inform parole release decisions. In this paper, we …

Research Summary In the wake of the mass incarceration movement, many states must now
manage the rebound of decarceration. Thermodynamic forces of the justice system …

Research Summary The relationship between reliability and validity is an important but often
overlooked topic of research on risk assessment tools in the criminal justice system. By …

Forensic and correctional mental health services may constitute an important “safety net” for
the mentally ill and can ensure a degree of public protection. The increasing prison …

When properly utilized to its fullest potential, a validated, general risk and need assessment
instrument may drive nearly every subsequent criminal justice decision made on behalf of …

For over 30 years juvenile justice agencies have relied on risk assessments to guide
decisions regarding diversion, case management, supervision, and placement practices …

Objectives A small but growing body of scholarship suggests that defendants held in pretrial
detention may be more likely to receive prison sentences. This study investigates this …

Provides comprehensive coverage on recidivism risk/needs assessment tools Correctional
and healthcare professionals around the world utilize structured instruments referred to as …

This study examines the development and validation of the Minnesota Sex Offender
Screening Tool–4 (MnSOST-4) on a dataset consisting of 5,745 sex offenders released from …

In most states and jurisdictions, risk assessments are incorporated into justice system
practice. Despite decades of use, the methods of tool development are rarely translated to …