Risk Assessment Video And Discussion Post
• What does Dr. Joan Petersiliar say about the "peril" of risk assessment? In other words, what is the "peril" of risk assessment in the Dr. Petersiliar's opinion.
• What are the benefit's of using actuarial risk assessments according to Dr. Petersiliar?
• Why did California better fund risk assessment tools over (instead of) treatment programs?
• How have computers helped in the use of risk assessments?
• What are some things Dr. Petersiliar says is wrong (not working well) with current risk assessment tools used in California?
• What does she mean by Time and Context sensitive factors with risk assessment tools....give a specific example for each - "time" and "context" sensitive issue.
• What is the bias in using past arrest as a predictive indicator of recidivism? What is Dr. Petersiliar's concern here?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.