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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VerfasserInnen: Davis, Paula (Verfasst von) ; Freedman, Stuart (Verfasst von) ; Hermann, Chantal A. (Verfasst von) ; Lucenti, Leslie (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2020
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Jahr: 2020, Band: 47, Heft: 8, Seiten: 956-977
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Level of Service Inventory
Alcohol abuse
Drug Abuse
Predictive Validity
Substance Abuse
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:1552-3594
DOI:10.1177/0093854820918621