Comparing the validity of the RM2000 scales and OGRS3 for predicting recidivism by internet sexual offenders

Sexual Abuse: Journal of Research and Treatment

Volumn 23, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 146-168

  Wakeling, Helen Catherine ^a   Howard, Philip ^a   Barnett, Georgia ^a  

^a National Probation Service   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

actuarial risk assessment; Internet offenses; OGRS3; Risk Matrix 2000; sexual offender

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952095852     PISSN: 10790632     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1079063210375974     Document Type: Article

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