Examining Predictive Validity of the Level of Service Inventory–Ontario Revision (LSI-OR) Substance Abuse Subscale for Different Types of Substance Users
Substance abuse is a risk factor for recidivism that is commonly assessed by the Level of Service Inventory-Ontario Revision (LSI-OR) via the Substance Abuse subscale. Research has yet to examine the predictive validity of this subscale relative to types of substances abused. To explore this, substa...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2020
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Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2020, Volume: 47, Issue: 8, Pages: 956-977 |
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Summary: | Substance abuse is a risk factor for recidivism that is commonly assessed by the Level of Service Inventory-Ontario Revision (LSI-OR) via the Substance Abuse subscale. Research has yet to examine the predictive validity of this subscale relative to types of substances abused. To explore this, substance abuse history, LSI-OR information, and recidivism were coded for a sample of 498 individuals convicted of a crime with a current substance abuse problem. These individuals were classified by the types and number of substances abused. Results of this study provide some evidence supporting the predictive validity of the LSI-OR Substance Abuse subscale. Furthermore, we found preliminary evidence supporting the predictive validity of the subscale for substance abusers relative to types of substances abused and for those who abuse a single substance versus multiple substances. These results have implications for research, policy, and correctional practice. |
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ISSN: | 1552-3594 |
DOI: | 10.1177/0093854820918621 |