Case Management

Studies from Michigan State University provide new data on case management

Published in Pharma Law Weekly, May 13th, 2008

According to a study from the United States, "Justice systems depend on risk assessment instruments to identify juveniles who have the greatest likelihood to re-offend. This study was an attempt to validate the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory as a predictor of re-offense for young offenders between the ages of 10 and 16."

"Although 26% of youth in the sample (n = 328) re-offended, there were significant differences in offense rates among juveniles classified as high risk, moderate risk, and low risk. The YLS/CMI also had a high correct classification rate, which was reflected in an AUC of.62. Finally, youth of different risk levels also showed...

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Source: Pharma Law Weekly (2008-05-13)

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