Citation

Philipse MWG, Koeter MWJ, Staak CPFVD, Brink WVD. Crim. Justice Behav. 2005; 32(6): 643-664.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854805279946

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examines the psychometric properties of the 47-item Clinical Inventory of Dynamic Reoffending Risk Indicators, developed for use in forensic inpatient mental health settings. By incorporating risk factors suggested by clinicians, the instrument provides a viable alternative to the preponderance of static predictors in most risk assessment tools. Interrater and test-retest reliability and discriminant validity were evaluated in a prospective design under naturalistic clinical conditions. It was concluded that reliability levels were similar to those of a widely used comparable tool, the Historical/Clinical/Risk Management scheme. For clinical use, a multiple-rater consensus procedure is nevertheless recommended. The instrument was shown to discriminate accurately between a group of recently admitted, high-risk patients and a lower risk group about to be discharged.

Language: en