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Assessing violence risk among youth.

R Borum1

  • 1Department of Mental Health Law & Policy, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612, USA.

Journal of Clinical Psychology
|October 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study addresses rising concerns about youth violence by outlining methods for assessing general and targeted violence risk in children and adolescents. It identifies key risk factors and principles for effective risk assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Increasing public and professional concern regarding juvenile violence, despite reported declines.
  • Media attention on school shootings and juvenile homicides necessitates systematic violence risk assessment approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the assessment of general violence risk among youth.
  • To differentiate and outline approaches for assessing targeted violence risk in young individuals.
  • To identify key risk factors and principles for violence risk assessment in clinical and juvenile justice settings.

Main Methods:

  • Identification of key risk factors for violent behavior in children and adolescents.
  • Outlining fundamental principles for conducting violence potential assessments.
  • Describing an approach for assessing individuals who exhibit concerning behaviors.

Main Results:

  • Distinguishes between general and targeted violence risk assessment for youth.
  • Highlights critical risk factors associated with adolescent violence.
  • Provides a framework for systematic violence risk evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic assessment of violence risk in youth is crucial.
  • Distinct approaches are needed for general versus targeted violence risk.
  • The study provides foundational principles for risk assessment in relevant contexts.

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