RT Article
T1 A More Consistent Application of the RNR Model: The Strong-R Needs Assessment
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 44
IS 2
SP 261
OP 292
A1 Hamilton, Zachary K. 1979-
A1 Barnoski, Robert P.
A1 Campagna, Michael
A1 Tollefsbol, Elizabeth
A1 van Wormer, Jacqueline
A2 Barnoski, Robert P.
A2 Campagna, Michael
A2 Tollefsbol, Elizabeth
A2 van Wormer, Jacqueline
LA English
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1700562894
AB The development of risk-needs assessments has substantially expanded assessment content, which is reflected in the now regular use of both static and dynamic items. However, while the risk-need-responsivity model differentiates between risks and needs theoretically, the scoring of risks and needs does not make for a clear demarcation. We argue that an assessment of an offender’s needs should be scored separately and solely on items that are changeable and predict recidivism. This article describes the conceptualization and development of Washington State’s offender needs assessment. Designed to complement an offender’s assessment of risk, we make use of key design elements to avoid many theoretical and methodological caveats. Using preexisting item selection, weighting, and validation methods, we present domain-based needs models that maximize item content and provide substantial performance in the prediction of recidivism.
K1 Needs
K1 Assessment
K1 Recidivism
K1 Criminogenic
DO 10.1177/0093854816678032