Finding an answer in time: Assessing change in needs scores on time to recidivism among justice-involved youth

Amber Krushas, Zachary Hamilton, Alex Kigerl and Xiaohan Mei

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2024, vol. 90, issue C

Abstract: While risk instruments are consistently used to aid classification and supervision decisions, needs assessments guide intervention efforts for individuals under supervision. At the core of the Risk-Needs-Responsivity (RNR) model and the General Personality and Cognitive Social Learning (GPCSL) theory, dynamic needs scoring allows agencies to identify change in needs over time. Yet, few studies have assessed the potential impact of changes among needs items. To overcome this limitation, the current study assesses how needs score change may influence recidivism propensity among youth.

Keywords: Youth; Risk-needs assessment; Recidivism (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2023.102146

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