Appraising the Risk Matrix 2000 Static Sex Offender Risk Assessment Tool

This article argues that the addition of dynamic items that have been shown to be predictive of sexual recidivism would further enhance the tool. The paper argues that adding dynamic risk items would fit better with a rehabilitative approach to sex offender risk management and assessment. This would also provide a means by which to effectively plan sex offender treatment and evaluate individual offenders’ progress in treatment; however, difficulties remain in identifying and assessing dynamic risk factors of sexual offending and so further research is required.

Source: International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology - January 5, 2015 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tully, R. J., Browne, K. D. Tags: Articles Source Type: research