A Juvenile Risk Evaluation is a comprehensive forensic assessment that helps courts, attorneys, probation departments, and child welfare agencies understand a youth’s risk for future problematic or delinquent behavior, identify factors contributing to that risk, and provide recommendations that promote rehabilitation while enhancing community safety. These evaluations are individualized and emphasize both risk factors and the youth’s strengths and protective factors.
What the Evaluation Includes
Comprehensive clinical interview with the youth
Parent, guardian, or caregiver interviews (when appropriate)
Review of legal, educational, medical, mental health, and child welfare records
Interviews with collateral sources (teachers, probation officers, therapists, caseworkers, etc., when authorized)
Mental health assessment, including diagnostic impressions
Assessment of behavioral, emotional, and developmental functioning
Evaluation of family dynamics and home environment
Assessment of trauma history, adverse childhood experiences, and resiliency
Substance use screening (when indicated)
Evaluation of peer relationships, school functioning, and community supports
Assessment of violence, aggression, self-harm, and recidivism risk using evidence-based forensic tools when appropriate
Identification of criminogenic needs and protective factors
Comprehensive written report with findings and opinions
Individualized recommendations regarding treatment, supervision, educational services, community resources, and risk management
A Juvenile Risk Evaluation is a comprehensive forensic assessment that helps courts, attorneys, probation departments, and child welfare agencies understand a youth’s risk for future problematic or delinquent behavior, identify factors contributing to that risk, and provide recommendations that promote rehabilitation while enhancing community safety. These evaluations are individualized and emphasize both risk factors and the youth’s strengths and protective factors.
What the Evaluation Includes
Comprehensive clinical interview with the youth
Parent, guardian, or caregiver interviews (when appropriate)
Review of legal, educational, medical, mental health, and child welfare records
Interviews with collateral sources (teachers, probation officers, therapists, caseworkers, etc., when authorized)
Mental health assessment, including diagnostic impressions
Assessment of behavioral, emotional, and developmental functioning
Evaluation of family dynamics and home environment
Assessment of trauma history, adverse childhood experiences, and resiliency
Substance use screening (when indicated)
Evaluation of peer relationships, school functioning, and community supports
Assessment of violence, aggression, self-harm, and recidivism risk using evidence-based forensic tools when appropriate
Identification of criminogenic needs and protective factors
Comprehensive written report with findings and opinions
Individualized recommendations regarding treatment, supervision, educational services, community resources, and risk management