Risk//need analysis in juvenile delinquents: an integrated multiprofessional longitudinal approach--a clinical pilot project.
OBJECTIVE
A clinical pilot project with the aim of performing a risk/need analysis in juvenile delinquents is presented. The main objective of this project was to test the feasibility of performing independent risk predictions by a forensic psychiatric team.


METHODS
The organization, which involves a forensic psychiatric team, is described. Risk factors, risk prediction checklists and an analysis of crime characteristics and certain personality features with possible criminogenic implications are discussed.


RESULTS
The feasibility of the project organization has been confirmed.


CONCLUSIONS
It appears to be possible for an independent forensic psychiatric team to perform risk/need analysis in juvenile delinquents. The integration of clinical factors involving collaboration with staff at the juvenile detention home and checklists for risk prediction are recommended. Long-term follow up would make it possible to relate certain risk factors and evaluate risk management procedures to relapse in criminal behaviour and beneficial outcome, respectively.
Kristiansson
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Department of Forensic Psychiatry in Stockholm, Sweden, Division of Forensic Psychiatry, NEUROTEC, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.
D000293:Adolescent; D000987:Antisocial Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003415:Crime / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012931:Social Environment