Predicting Intimate Partner Violence Recidivism Using the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's Risk-Need-Responsivity Assessment (RNR-A)

We tested the RNR-A’s predictive utility for IPV recidivism in a cohort of 3,145 clients. IPV reconvictions (10% over 24 months) increased with risk level. Discrimination was comparable to similar instruments (AUC .59–.68). The tool showed high sensitivity but low specificity, supporting its use as a screening tool.

February 2023 · Louise C. Starfelt Sutton, Björn N. Persson, Maria Danielsson
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