Risk assessments can provide a road map for supervision and treatment providers in developing strategies to increase community safety. These tools can aid in moving away from a “one size fits all” model of supervision to a tailored individualized approach. Risk assessments provide a framework to determine appropriate “dosage of supervision” as well as specific tools, techniques, and warning signs.

At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles of risk assessments.
• List dynamic risk factors for sex offenders.
• Describe how risk instruments should be utilized to determine appropriate “dosage” of supervision and treatment.
• List examples of how factors identified by the risk assessment can aid in developing supervision strategies.