Impact of risk assessment instruments on rates of pretrial detention, postconviction placements, and release: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jodi L Viljoen Melissa R Jonnson Dana M Cochrane Lee M Vargen Gina M Vincent

Published in: Law and human behavior (2019)

Although risk assessment tools might help to reduce restrictive placements, the strength of this evidence is low. Furthermore, because of a lack of research, it is unclear how tools impact racial and ethnic disparities in placements. As such, future research is needed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

risk assessment
human health
heavy metals
current status
adverse drug
emergency department
african american
patient reported outcomes
health insurance