Crime Prediction : New Instrument SARPO 1 for Evaluation of Criminogenic Risks and Needs of Offenders

Abstract

The article summarizes the topic of offender's risks and needs evaluation and it introduces a new instrument SARPO 1 which was developed by VS ČR and PMS ČR. The results of first validization study are presented as well which confirm good predictive potential of the instrument.

Keywords

• criminogenic risks and needs
• crime prediction
• SARPO 1
• Prison Service
• Probation and Mediation Service