Does the SAPROF-SO Predict Recidivism Risk?
What level of accuracy does the SAPROF-SO provide for predicting recidivism as compared to other, validated assessments? A look at a 170 sample study.
Risk Assessment & Recidivism
Research on forensic risk assessment, actuarial and structured tools, protective factors, recidivism, reoffending, and desistance.
CSAM Offending: A New Meta-Analysis
CSAM Offending meta-analysis (2025) updates recidivism rates: low official reoffense, higher self-report, and key CSAM-only vs mixed differences.
Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Recidivism
Does the Static-99R or the MnSOST-R accurately predict recidivism in individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Borderline Intellectual Functioning?
Comparing the Static-99R and CPORT
There is a prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse Materials cases and no fully validated risk assessment measure for these cases. Looking at the Static-99R and CPORT.
Forensic Recidivism Tools for Women
Research on recidivism tools for women lags significantly behind that on men. Additionally, it is further limited by lack of research on mental health.
What Risk Assessment Tools Can You Use for CSEM Cases?
CSAM cases continue to proliferate, the question remains: What risk assessment measures can be used for cases without co-occuring contact offending behaviors?
Measuring Incestuous Sexual Interest in a Sample of Fathers
A study to set a baseline for incestuous sexual offenders for evaluations and risk assessments using a community sample of fathers from North America.
Should the CPORT Be Used for CSAM Risk Assessment?
Analysis of a meta-study trying to validate the forensic use of the Child Pornography Offender Risk Tool (CPORT) for actuarial CSAM risk assessment.
Mixed Offenders are not all the Same
It has been known for quite some time that there are two categories of CSAM offenders, internet-only and mixed offenders.
Can ACE or LSI Scores Predict Recidivism?
Beyond the standard actuarial testing, can these other studies help predict recidivism? How do these scores affect treatment needs?