Comparing sex offender risk classification using the static-99 and LSI-R assessment instruments

Article Abstract:

A study compares sex offender risk classification using two popular actuarial risk assessment instruments, the Stastic-99 and the Level of Service Inventory-Revised (LSI-R). A paired Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed a significant difference between the instruments, with 63.3% of the sample classified as higher risk for reoffending by the Static-99 than by the LSI-R.

United States, Venture Analysis, Risk assessment, Sex offenders, Behavior, Behavioral assessment, Behavioural assessment

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Suggestions to improve social work journal editorial and peer-review processes: the San Antonio response to the Miami statement

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A study assessed the continuing work that is required and being carried out on the Miami statement relevant to scholarly communications through social work academic journals. Results showed that suggestions were put forth which would need to be incorporated to expand the scope of the Miami statement.

Texas, Peer review, Social science literature, Open access journals

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Pediatric pain and anxiety: a meta-analysis of outcomes for a behavioral telehealth intervention

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The utility of using single system designs (SSDs) in an optimal set of circumstances is explored. The effects of a computer network intervention on three outcomes that is pain intensity, pain aversiveness, and anxiety is examined.

Pain, Anxiety, Meta-analysis

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