Citation

Odgers CL, Moretti MM, Reppucci ND. Law Hum. Behav. 2005; 29(1): 7-27.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, 102 Gilmer Hall, P.O. Box 400400, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4400, USA. clo8d@virginia.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, American Psychological Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15865330

Abstract

While the field of violence risk assessment among adult males has progressed rapidly, several questions remain with respect to the application of forensic risk assessment tools within other populations. In this article, we consider the empirical evidence for the assessment, prediction, and management of violence in adolescent girls. We discuss limitations of generalizing violence risk assessment findings from other populations to adolescent girls and point out areas where there is little or no empirical foundation. Critical issues that must be addressed in research prior to the adoption or rejection of such instruments are delineated. Finally, we provide practice guidelines for clinicians currently involved with adolescent females within risk assessment contexts.