Comparisons of the Level of Service (LS) with Other Risk

question 10

Multiple Choice

Comparisons of the Level of Service (LS) with other risk instruments show

• A) the LS as far better than any instrument available
• B) the LS as better than static risk scales and equal to need scales
• C)the LS as good, and sometimes better than any offender risk or need scale presently available
• D) the Wisconsin risk scale predicts recidivism better
• E) that there have been no studies comparing the LS with other risk scales f. the use of the LS has harmful effects (e.g., longer prison sentences)

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