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We've consolidated key info on a variety of violence risk assessments. Case studies are included to provide additional context on the instruments in practice.

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Review use of assessment instruments to enhance professional judgment; various structured risk assessment measures have been developed.

Learn to improve violence risk assessments by considering empirically supported factors for general or specific forms of violence.

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Things to consider:

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What is Violence? 

Mental health professionals must look at the act committed, the underlying reasoning for committing it, and its impact on the victim.

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What is Risk?

Risk is a potential, negative outcome that is forecasted with uncertainty.

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Risk Factors

Risk consideration focuses on individual factors and extend to family, community, and cultural factors.

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Methods to Assess Violence Risk

Violence risk assessment instruments have been developed to increase consistent, transparent, and accurate decisions.


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