Psychologists are often called upon to assess inmates' risk of potential harm to others, such as to inform parole decisions. Research has found that certain static and fluid risk factors can increase the accuracy of violence predictions. One such study examined the violence patterns of juveniles tried as adults, finding that historical and personality factors were correlated with recidivism. A forensic psychologist could use these findings to evaluate an inmate's history and personality to predict their likelihood of future violence.

1. predicting violence potential
Week 9 paperPsychologists and forensic psychology professionals who work in correctional
settings often are called upon to assess inmates for their risk of potential harm to others. In
many cases, this can be at the heart of evaluations conducted by parole boards, whose job it
is to decide if a particular inmate should be released into society. Research on conducting
risk assessments and predicting violence potential has shed light on the science and art of
such assessments. Empirical data has shown that certain static and fluid risk factors are
related to violent acts. Research studies also have concluded that certain instruments can
increase the ability of assessors to accurately predict someone’s future behavior.To prepare
for this assignment:Review the article, “Historical and Personality Correlates to the Violence
Patterns of Juveniles Tried as Adults.” Pay particular attention to the assessment
instruments/procedures and how they are used to determine violence and associated risk
factors.Think about how the results reported in this article might be applied in a
correctional setting.Review the article, “Felony and Violent Recidivism Among Supermax
Prison Inmates in Washington State: A Pilot Study.” Pay close attention to the important
data and results, and any other key “takeaways” of the study, and consider how the study
might be used in a correctional setting.Review this week’s DVD program, “Application of
Psychological Research – Correctional Settings.” Focus on what makes effective and
ineffective criterion measures for analyzing recidivism, violent crime, and institutional
adjustment.Using the Library, select a research article related to the assessment of violence
potential.Review the article you selected. Note how the study was conducted, the important
data and results, and any other key “ takeaways” of the study.Consider how the results of
your chosen study might be used to predict the violence potential of someone in a
correctional institution or who has been released on parole.The assignment (1–2 pages):In
APA formatting:Briefly summarize the research article you selected.Explain how the
potential for violence was assessed and the important data, results, and “key takeaways”
from the study.Explain how a forensic psychology professional might use the results from
this study in a correctional setting.Uploaded ReferencesKruh, I. P., Frick, P. J., & Clements, C.
B. (2005). Historical and personality correlates to the violence patterns of juveniles tried as
adults. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 32(1), 69–96.Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive
Producer). (2009). Understanding forensic psychology research: Application of
psychological research – Correctional settings. Baltimore: Author.Lovell, D., Johnson, L. C., &
Cain, K. C. (2007). Recidivism of supermax prisoners in Washington State. Crime &
Delinquency, 53(4), 633-656.