RT Article
T1 Examining Predictive Validity of the Level of Service Inventory–Ontario Revision (LSI-OR) Substance Abuse Subscale for Different Types of Substance Users
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 47
IS 8
SP 956
OP 977
A1 Davis, Paula
A1 Freedman, Stuart
A1 Hermann, Chantal A.
A1 Lucenti, Leslie
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1768115931
AB 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.
K1 Level of Service Inventory
K1 Alcohol abuse
K1 Drug Abuse
K1 Predictive Validity
K1 Substance Abuse
DO 10.1177/0093854820918621