actuarial risk assessment tools

Actuarial risk assessment tools are systematic methods used to estimate the likelihood of future behaviors, such as criminal acts or violent incidents. They analyze various factors—like personal history, circumstances, and demographics—using statistical models to produce a risk score. These tools help professionals make informed decisions about interventions, supervision, or treatment by providing evidence-based estimates of potential risk. While they improve consistency and objectivity in assessments, they should be used alongside professional judgment and not as the sole decision-making factor.