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.
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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?
Is the PPG a Valid Measure of Sexual Interest in Children?
In this meta-analysis, the authors explain where the PPG excels and under what circumstances it falls short for predicting recidivism. This is a very important study if you are defending or evaluating a client whose crime is against a child.
Does adding the SOTIPS improve risk assessment?
What benefit can using a dynamic risk assessment in conjunction with the standard static assessments provide?
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Sexually Violent Persons
What are the most frequent ACE items endorsed by sexually violent persons and can they be used as predictors for recidivism?
What is the Effect of Sex Offender Treatment on Recidivism?
A meta-analysis of studies focusing on the effect of treatment on reoffending.
What is the Effect of Treatment on High Risk Offenders?
A look at two studies of sexual recidivism in a population of over 2,000 sexual offenders.
CPORT Does Not Pass Cross Cultural Validation
How does the CPORT miss the mark in properly predicting recidivism rates?
Racial Differences in American Adult Male Sexual Offenders
The implications of race and utilizing the Static-99R for assessing risk in sentencing.
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