Training Modules are short, focused modules that explain how commonly used tools and concepts actually work in practice.
They are built for practitioners, students, and instructors working in corrections and criminal justice—people who need to interpret results, not just generate them.
An introduction to what risk scores are, how they are constructed, and the foundational concepts needed to interpret them correctly.
Explore the SeriesA focused look at how risk tools are evaluated and what common performance metrics do (and do not) tell you.
Examines how risk information is used in practice, including supervision, programming decisions, reassessment, and the role of thresholds in real-world contexts.
Explore the SeriesExplores the theoretical structure behind risk tools, including latent constructs, domain relationships, and how risk—and pathways—change over time.
Covers advanced issues in tool development and use, including bias, fairness, generalizability, and the challenges of applying risk assessment across populations.
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