A validated risk/need instrument that assesses client needs and likelihood of recidivism.

These factors are changeable and when changed result in lower likelihood or reoffending.

A method that works by facilitating and engaging essential motivation within the client in order to change behavior.

This is the shortest subcomponent within the LSI-R

A natural state of uncertainty that each of us experiences throughout most change processes

These factors impact an individual’s likelihood of re-offending.They can increase but cannot decrease.

People, places, and things that may lead a client to reoffend or engage in negative behavior.

Family Support, Education, Full-time Employment, Prosocial Peers, Stable Housing are examples of?

This subcomponent defines full time employment as working 30 hours of more during the week.

The abbreviation OARS stands for

The likelihood that client will engage in further criminal behavior.

Inability to control one’s own behavior. More likely to commit illegal acts when they aren’t able to control their impulses

The event or activity that immediately precedes a problem behavior

Having prosocial friends is a stabilizing factor; however, associating with antisocial peers is a criminogenic need this subcomponent allows you to see the need.

One's belief or confidence in their ability to carry out a target behavioral successfully.

Characteristics, traits, problems, or issues of an individual that directly relate to the individual's likelihood to re-offend and commit another crime.

When not addressed through treatment or other programming these needs tend to increase the chance that a client will reoffend.

These Factors make it difficult for the client to focus on and benefit from treatment programming and controls

This subcomponent gains information on the client’s attitudes, values, beliefs, and thinking.

(pro-criminal, antisocial or anti-criminal, prosocial)

Motivation for change is enhanced when clients

Requires staff to combine controls and treatment to address the risk and needs of the clients with whom they work.

This principle for risk/recidivism reduction refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards

Helps to get a person to talk about their personal opinions and feelings, and promotes critical thinking.

This subcomponent is used for rapport building and should be reviewed with collateral information.

The practice of _______ builds trust and increases safety in your family and work environments. It supports the social fabric required for communication and shared activities.