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VRAG-R
Also written as: VRAG-R — Violence Risk Appraisal Guide-Revised
Actuarial tool for assessing long-term violent recidivism risk in male offenders.
Full Definition
The Violence Risk Appraisal Guide-Revised is a statistically-derived instrument that predicts the likelihood of violent reoffending over 5, 7, and 10-year periods. The tool combines static historical factors such as criminal history, age at first offense, and psychopathy scores to generate probability estimates of violent recidivism. It is widely used in parole decisions, treatment planning, and risk management for violent offenders in correctional and forensic mental health settings.
Usage
Usage note: Include the '-R' to distinguish from the original VRAG.
In Context
- "The VRAG-R classified the offender as moderate risk for violent recidivism over ten years." — Risk assessment report
- "VRAG-R scores should be interpreted alongside clinical judgment and dynamic factors." — Training manual
Also known as
Violence Risk Appraisal Guide-Revised
Don't confuse with
VRAG
SORAG
HCR-20