David Daley and Richard Lane trace the Western Australian journey towards what they believe may represent the next generation in risk assessment methodology. They examine a new actuarial approach which, they argue, can increase the predictive accuracy of recidivism risk assessment tools and enhance the quality of offender supervision.
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