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Parent, G.; Bilodeau, M. -P.; Laurier, C.; Guay, J. -P.
Clinical Overrides With the YLS/CMI: Predictive Validity and Associated Factors Journal Article
In: Criminal Justice and Behavior, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 101–117, 2023, ISSN: 00938548 (ISSN), (Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: clinical override, predictive validity, recidivism, YLS/CMI
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title = {Clinical Overrides With the YLS/CMI: Predictive Validity and Associated Factors},
author = {G. Parent and M. -P. Bilodeau and C. Laurier and J. -P. Guay},
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year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-01},
journal = {Criminal Justice and Behavior},
volume = {50},
number = {1},
pages = {101–117},
abstract = {This study explores the use of clinical override with the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI), including implications for predictive validity as well as the factors associated with this practice. The sample included 597 justice-involved youth from a metropolitan region in Québec, Canada. The clinical override was used in 32.5% of cases, usually to increase risk levels (30.3% of cases). As found in previous studies, clinical override did not increase the predictive validity of the YLS/CMI. Upward and downward clinical overrides were differently linked to the sociodemographic characteristics and criminal history of the youths in the sample. Criminal History, Peer Relations, Personality/Behavior, and Attitudes/Orientation risk/need domains were positively associated with upward override while Family Circumstances/Parenting, Personality/Behavior, and Attitudes/Orientation risk/need domains were negatively associated with downward override. These results are discussed in relation to the impact clinical override can have on the case management and interventions provided to justice-involved youth. © 2022 International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology.},
note = {Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.},
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This study explores the use of clinical override with the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI), including implications for predictive validity as well as the factors associated with this practice. The sample included 597 justice-involved youth from a metropolitan region in Québec, Canada. The clinical override was used in 32.5% of cases, usually to increase risk levels (30.3% of cases). As found in previous studies, clinical override did not increase the predictive validity of the YLS/CMI. Upward and downward clinical overrides were differently linked to the sociodemographic characteristics and criminal history of the youths in the sample. Criminal History, Peer Relations, Personality/Behavior, and Attitudes/Orientation risk/need domains were positively associated with upward override while Family Circumstances/Parenting, Personality/Behavior, and Attitudes/Orientation risk/need domains were negatively associated with downward override. These results are discussed in relation to the impact clinical override can have on the case management and interventions provided to justice-involved youth. © 2022 International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology.
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Guay, J. -P.; Parent, G.
Broken Legs, Clinical Overrides, and Recidivism Risk: An Analysis of Decisions to Adjust Risk Levels With the LS/CMI Journal Article
In: Criminal Justice and Behavior, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 82–100, 2018, ISSN: 00938548 (ISSN), (Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: clinical override, LS/CMI, recidivism, risk assessment
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title = {Broken Legs, Clinical Overrides, and Recidivism Risk: An Analysis of Decisions to Adjust Risk Levels With the LS/CMI},
author = {J. -P. Guay and G. Parent},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85038420788&doi=10.1177%2f0093854817719482&partnerID=40&md5=44505c37562130bf454636728569fac0},
doi = {10.1177/0093854817719482},
issn = {00938548 (ISSN)},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Criminal Justice and Behavior},
volume = {45},
number = {1},
pages = {82–100},
abstract = {Risk assessment practices have evolved considerably over the past three decades. Structured assessments of recidivism risk allow for the proper identification of criminogenic needs, which in turn, allow decision makers to make informed recommendations regarding criminal justice interventions and measures. Although actuarial assessments are common practice, situations exist where evaluators may call into doubt the risk assessment’s conclusions, and may exercise their discretionary professional judgment to adjust the risk rating. Despite being common practice, clinical overrides have been the subject of very little empirical work. The aim of the current study is to examine the impact of clinical overrides on a large sample of individuals (N = 3,646) who were assessed using the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI). Findings demonstrate that upward overrides produce different results than downward overrides. The practical and theoretical implications of these results are discussed. © 2017, © 2017 International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology.},
note = {Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc.},
keywords = {clinical override, LS/CMI, recidivism, risk assessment},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Risk assessment practices have evolved considerably over the past three decades. Structured assessments of recidivism risk allow for the proper identification of criminogenic needs, which in turn, allow decision makers to make informed recommendations regarding criminal justice interventions and measures. Although actuarial assessments are common practice, situations exist where evaluators may call into doubt the risk assessment’s conclusions, and may exercise their discretionary professional judgment to adjust the risk rating. Despite being common practice, clinical overrides have been the subject of very little empirical work. The aim of the current study is to examine the impact of clinical overrides on a large sample of individuals (N = 3,646) who were assessed using the Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI). Findings demonstrate that upward overrides produce different results than downward overrides. The practical and theoretical implications of these results are discussed. © 2017, © 2017 International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology.