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Risk//need analysis in juvenile delinquents: an integrated multiprofessional longitudinal approach – a clinical pilot project
Author(s) -
Kristiansson M.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
acta psychiatrica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.849
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1600-0447
pISSN - 0001-690X
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0447.106.s412.15.x
Subject(s) - juvenile delinquency , psychology , recidivism , risk assessment , risk management , personality , psychiatry , clinical psychology , applied psychology , social psychology , computer security , computer science , management , economics
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. Method: 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. Conclusion: 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.