Tools to carry out Forensic Behaviour Risk Assessment
- Armidilo-S – A structured risk and management guideline instrument which assesses the risk of sexual recidivism in individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Violence Risk Scale (VRS). – A risk assessment instrument developed to assess the risk for future violence, to guide risk reduction interventions and management plans in adult male offenders and to measure the change in risk.
- SVR 20 – A 20-item structured framework published in 1998 intended to evaluate risk of sexual violence and informing risk management.
- HCR 20 – A 20-item structured clinical guide for the assessment of violence risk intended for use with civil psychiatric, community, forensic, and criminal justice populations.
- RSVP – A 22-item structured guide for the assessment of those who have committed sexual offenses, divided into five domains: sexual violence history, psychological adjustment, mental disorder, social adjustment and manageability.
- SARA – A 24-item structured guide for spousal risk evaluations in individuals who are suspected of, or who are being treated for, spousal abuse.
- Static-99R – The Static-99 is a statistically derived actuarial tool designed to predict sexual and violent recidivism in adult male sex offenders
Forensic Behavioural Science:
Forensic Behavioural Science is a study that evaluates and manages crises methodologically and scientifically. Mark Cranage has a greater understanding of why violence occurs, contributing factors and what can be done to help manage further repeat offenses. Mark has experience working alongside individuals with mental health issues, alcohol and drug addiction, trauma and disability.
Mark analyses the pre-existing behaviour(s) to understand why the illegal/unlawful act was commited.
Understanding the behaviours of previous offenses and the triggers to assess their likelihood to re-offend
Understanding, predicting and reducing offending and violence by people with mental illness or problem behaviours.
How to prevent such behaviours.
Discover what behaviours are warning signs of criminal activity.
How to assist those who exhibit warning signs of criminal behaviour.
Help identify beneficial sentencing for offenders who may have a mental illness.
Identifying and managing past, present, and future offenders.
Rather than having a very generic, therapeutic approach, Mark strives for a positive environment whilst addressing any criminogenic factors. Working with people to invite change includes two-way conversation, empowering not taking away, listening to not telling. Offering support to those with substance use, mental illness or disability whilst developing community capacity. Some of the key principles within Marks scope of practice is working within the Human rights Act 2004 nobody may be deprived of liberty. Trauma informed and most importantly Evidence informed to assist those in need.
Mental Health
Mental health is a specialised area within the forensic arena. Mark meets the needs of people with a mental illness who require behavioural intervention, have offended, or at risk of offending. Services include clinical assessment, treatment, and management of people with a severe mental illness and offending behaviours, multidisciplinary treatment for people at high risk in the community
What does a forensic behaviour scientist do?
Forensic behavioural science concerns the study of the relationships between human behaviour and offending, including understanding how and why criminal behaviour is produced and what might be done to prevent such behaviour.
Forensic Behaviour Science
Undertaking key risk assessments at a forensic standing is only taught at an academic level. Professionals who work in forensic mental health/ behavioural science or with forensic populations for example, offenders, alcohol and other drugs, Violent behaviour, mental health require specialised skills. At a forensic level historical and current information, including assessments are used to present findings as per the DSM-5-TR to a psychiatrist for evaluating and or determining a diagnosis, for example Bipolar, BPD, and many other mental health conditions. Not to be confused with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which can be multidisciplinary, we do not get involved.
What is the difference between forensic psychology and forensic science?
Forensic science directs attention towards applying scientific processes and methods to criminal or public matters.
Forensic psychology refers to a specific branch of “forensic science,” the application of psychology in order to uncover evidence for use in court or other organisations.
In both cases the word “forensic” simply means that the particular discipline is being deployed as part of the legal system.