Predictive accuracy of the Historical‐Clinical‐Risk Management‐20 for violence in forensic psychiatric wards in Japan

ConclusionsOur results are consistent with studies previously conducted in Western countries. This suggests that the HCR‐20 is an effective tool for supporting risk of violence assessment in Japanese forensic psychiatric wards. Its widespread use in clinical practice could enhance safety and would certainly promote transparency in risk‐related decision‐making. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - March 31, 2016 Category: Criminology Authors: Kaoru Arai, Ayumi Takano, Takako Nagata, Naotsugu Hirabayashi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research