Assignment:
The courts can assist in recidivism reduction efforts by using empirically tested assessment tools to assist the judge with making sentencing decisions.
1) What are 2 tools that are used within the court systems?
2)What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of them?
3) How does the risk principle apply and how can it reduce or increase recidivism?
4) What tool out of the two would you recommend the courts implement, and why?