Examining the science and practice of violence risk assessment with female adolescents.
While the field of violence risk assessment among adult males has progressed rapidly, several questions remain with respect to the application of forensic risk assessment tools within other populations. In this article, we consider the empirical evidence for the assessment, prediction, and management of violence in adolescent girls. We discuss limitations of generalizing violence risk assessment findings from other populations to adolescent girls and point out areas where there is little or no empirical foundation. Critical issues that must be addressed in research prior to the adoption or rejection of such instruments are delineated. Finally, we provide practice guidelines for clinicians currently involved with adolescent females within risk assessment contexts.
Odgers
Candice L
CL
Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, 102 Gilmer Hall, P.O. Box 400400, Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4400, USA. clo8d@virginia.edu
Moretti
Marlene M
MM
Reppucci
N Dickon
ND
D000293:Adolescent; D019090:Case Management; D003617:Dangerous Behavior; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012737:Sex Factors; D014754:Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*