Utility and Validity of the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) for Young Offenders in Western Australia

This thesis examines the validity and utility of the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory general risk assessment tool for youth offenders in Western Australia. The measure was found to be a valid and reliable predictor of general recidivism. A shortened measure improved predictive valid...

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Main Author: Dellar, Kristie Chanel
Format: Thesis
Published: Curtin University 2022
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88698
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Summary:This thesis examines the validity and utility of the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory general risk assessment tool for youth offenders in Western Australia. The measure was found to be a valid and reliable predictor of general recidivism. A shortened measure improved predictive validity for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The findings contribute to building an empirical base for best practice in risk assessment and risk management with West Australian youth offenders.