recidivrisk
Recidivrisk is a term used in criminology and correctional psychology to describe the estimated likelihood that an individual with a criminal history will commit new offenses after release or conviction. It expresses probabilistic risk rather than certainty and is used to inform decisions about supervision, treatment, and resource allocation within the criminal justice system.
Risk assessment combines static factors, which do not change over time (such as age at first offense
Applications of recidivrisk assessments include decisions about parole and probation levels, supervision intensity, and targeting of
Limitations and ethical considerations accompany recidivrisk use. Critics warn of potential bias, overreliance on scores, and