Risk Assessment

Dr. David Shapiro is a Professor of Psychology at the Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida.  He teaches courses on ethics and professional issues, forensic assessment, criminal law, and projective testing.  His research involves studies of capital sentencing, expert testimony, the insanity defense,  and assessment of the perpetrators of domestic violence.  He lectures extensively on forensic assessment and on risk management in psychological practice.Angela Noe, M.A., is a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate at the Center for Psychological Studies, Nova Southeastern University. She previously received a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Her clinical and research interests are in the area of forensic behavioral analysis, crisis (hostage) negotiations, risk assessment, and female-perpetrated aggression. She has extensive experience working with at-risk youthand youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

• ​​Chapter 1: Origins.- The MacArthur Foundation Research on Risk Assessment.- The Supposed Roles of Mental Illness.- Case Example.- Predicting Sexual Re-Offending.- Chapter 2: Assessment Instruments.- Psychopathology Checklist - Revised (PCL-R).- Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG).- Sex Offender Risk Appraisal Guide (SORAG).- Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide (DVRAG).- Static-99.- Rapid Risk Assessment for Sex Offender Recidivism (RRASOR).- Minnesota Sex Offender Screening Tool - Revised (MnSOST-R).- Structured Professional Judgement.- Historical, Clinical, Risk Management - 20 (HCR-20).- Sexual Violence Risk - 20 (SVR-20).- Spousal Assault Risk Appraisal Guide (SARA).- Observations and Limitations.- Chapter 3: Clinical Practice.- Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California (1976).- McIntosh v. Milano (1979).- Shaw v. Glickman (1980).- Thompson v. Alameda County (1979).- Hedlund v. The Superior Court of Orange County (1983).- Brady v. Hopper (1983).- Davis v. Lhim (1983).- Peck v. Counseling Services of Addison County (1985).- White v. United States (1986).- Currie v. United States (1986).- Nasser v. Parker (1995).- Sage v. United States (1997).- Jablonski v. United States (1983).- Lipari v. Sears, Roebuck (1980).- Williamson v. Liptzin (2000).- Ewing v. Goldstein (2004)​.- Chapter 4: Conclusions.

"The book offers a useful resource for individuals wanting to develop basic knowledge about the topic. Students in the fields of law and mental health and other professionals new to the specialized field of violence risk assessment should find the comprehensive review of case law in the clinical practice section highly informative." (Laura S. Guy, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol . 60 (45), November, 2015)