PSYC39H3 Chapter 12: Chapter 12 Notes
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the goal of this chapter is to explore the major issues associated with risk predications a forensic context. In particular, the focus will be on understanding the take of assessing risk and predicting violence. the process of risk assessment includes both a prediction and management component: prediction component describes the probability that an individual will commit future criminal violent acts. the focus of this component is on identifying the risk factors that are related to the likelihood of future violence: management component describes the development of intervention to manage or reduce the likelihood of future violence. the focus of this component is on identifying what treatments might reduce the individual level of risk or what conditions need to implemented to managed the individuals risk. common for both contexts is the need for information that would enable legal judgements to be made concerning the probability of individuals committing some kind of act.
