Area VII: Criminal Justice Policy and Practice / 38: Corrections

Does Change in Risk Matter?: Examining Whether Changes in Offender Risk Characteristics Influence Recidivism Outcomes - Thomas Cohen, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; Christopher Lowenkamp, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts; Scott VanBenschoten, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Exploring How to Measure Criminogenic Needs: 5 Instruments and No Real Answers - Brittney Via, George Mason University; Amy Dezember, George Mason University; Faye S. Taxman, George Mason University

Needs Assessment: Needs Factor Validation - Xiaohan Mei, Washington State University; Zachary Hamilton, Washington State University; Michael Campagna, Washington State University

The Impact of Automation on Reliability and Validity in Recidivism Risk Assessment - Grant Duwe, Minnesota Department of Corrections; Michael Rocque, Bates College

Grant Duwe, Minnesota Department of Corrections