The use of structured risk assessment instruments in offenders with intellectual disabilities: A field validity study KU Leuven
The current dominant paradigm for offender rehabilitation is the Risk Need Responsivity (RNR) model. This model states that the treatment of offenders is based on the (baseline) recidivism risk of the offender (Risk), tackles dynamic criminogenic needs (Need) and takes into account responsivity issues (Responsivity). Following these principles, risk assessment is of particular relevance, both in determining the baseline risk level and dynamic ...