recidivism risk assessment

Recidivism risk assessment is a process used to evaluate the likelihood that a person who has committed a crime will reoffend in the future. This assessment considers various factors such as criminal history, personal circumstances, social environment, and behaviors. The goal is to inform decisions about supervision, treatment, or intervention, aiming to reduce future offenses and promote community safety. While no prediction is perfect, structured tools help officials make more informed, objective judgments about an individual’s risk level.