Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations: Are they reliable?
Overview
Sexually Violent Predator evaluations carry heavy consequences. This study examines the reliability of these evaluations in California from 2012 to 2017.
Summary
Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) assessments are conducted in different ways in different states. However, in all states, the results of these evaluations carry heavy consequences.
Evaluators are often left making SVP opinions based on vague statutes and non-uniform evaluations.
Often, different evaluators come to differing conclusions for the same individual based on the same information, thus calling into question the reliability of these evaluations.
How does California do Sexually Violent Predator Evaluations
This study sought to address the reliability of SVP evaluations in California.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
California Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Evaluations in the Field: Static-99R and Diagnostic Field Reliability
Lockart, J., DiCiro, M., Rokop, J. & Brennan, A. (2022). California Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Evaluations in the Field: Static-99R and Diagnostic Field Reliability. Sexual Abuse, 34(4), 425-455.
Published: 2022
Research type: Validation Study
Jurisdiction: California
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