Guide to Risk Assessment Implementation Now Available

Guide to Risk Assessment Implementation Now Available The National Youth Screening & Assessment Project has published “Risk Assessment in Juvenile Justice: A Guidebook for Implementation.” The guidebook details the purpose and nature of risk assessment, provides definitions of risk assessment concepts, describes some of the research evidence, and provides in-depth guidance on selecting and implementing an evidence-based tool. Customizable documents, including office policy templates, memoranda of agreement, and presentation slides to educate stakeholders about risk assessment are available on CD-ROM for readers’ use. Resources: Read or download Risk Assessment in Juvenile Justice. MacArthur Foundation’s Models for Change initiative funded the development of the guidebook. Learn more about the initiative.