Citation

Campbell TW. Behav. Sci. Law 2000; 18(1): 111-130.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/(SICI)1099-0798(200001/02)18:1<5::AID-BSL374>3.0.CO;2-C

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article reviews six assessment procedures used for assessing the recidivism risk of previously convicted sexual offenders. The review of these procedures examines whether they comply with generally accepted ethical and practice standards. With few exceptions, most risk assessment instruments fail to comply with these standards. Currently used instruments for risk assessment continue to rely excessively on clinical judgment; and, as a result, they remain at a preliminary stage of development. Consequently, these instruments amount to experimental procedures; and, therefore, they cannot support expert testimony in a legal proceeding. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 2000. Copyright © 2000 by John Wiley and Sons)

Offender Assessment
Risk Assessment
Offender Recidivism
Adult Offender
Adult Violence
Sexual Assault Offender
Sexual Assault Assessment
Recidivism Assessment
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