Recidivism Prediction Is Built Off the Information Derived from the Presentence

question 15

Multiple Choice

Recidivism prediction is built off the information derived from the presentence interview.It is at this point that correctional personnel attempt to determine the risk involved with allowing the offender to be placed under community supervision.

• A) Intake
• B) Recidivism prediction
• C) Case management
• D) Actuarial risk-needs assessment

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