@article{ref1,
title="Predicting recidivism in probationers with the Youth Level of Service Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI)",
journal="Criminal justice and behavior",
year="2008",
author="Onifade, Eyitayo and Davidson, William and Campbell, Christina and Turke, Garrett and Malinowski, Jill and Turner, Kimberly",
volume="35",
number="4",
pages="474-483",
abstract="Justice systems depend on risk assessment instruments to identify juveniles who have the greatest likelihood to re-offend. This study was an attempt to validate the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory as a predictor of re-offense for young offenders between the ages of 10 and 16. Although 26% of youth in the sample (n = 328) re-offended, there were significant differences in offense rates among juveniles classified as high risk, moderate risk, and low risk. The YLS/CMI also had a high correct classification rate, which was reflected in an AUC of.62. Finally, youth of different risk levels also showed differences in time to re-offense rates. <br><br>RESULTS indicate further study of the YLS/CMI's validity with girls and minorities is necessary. Furthermore, risk prediction could be improved by inclusion of ecological predictive variables related to delinquency. Keywords: Juvenile justice<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0093-8548",
doi="10.1177/0093854807313427",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854807313427"
}