How well do dynamic needs predict recidivism? Implications for risk assessment and risk reduction

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 41, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 458-466

  Caudy, Michael S ^a   Durso, Joseph M ^a   Taxman, Faye S ^a  

^a GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84884913154     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2013.08.004     Document Type: Article

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