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Indiana’s New Risk Assessment Tools: What You Should Know

Indiana’s New Risk Assessment Tools: What You Should Know

April 13, 2011 by Michelle Goodman , Lisa Thompson ·

Milestone Marked in Evidence-Based Sentencing Practices
The implementation of new risk/needs assessment systems for Indiana’s juvenile and criminal justice systems marked an important milestone during 2010-2011. These tools are designed to provide Indiana’s courts with information about an offender’s potential risks and needs, allowing trial courts to provide appropriate sentences, supervision and treatment services. The [...]