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social science subjects > sociology > social problems > juvenile delinquency > risk-sophistication-treatment inventory
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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > delinquency > juvenile delinquency > risk-sophistication-treatment inventory
... > contexts > named groups > persons > age groups > adolescence > delinquency > juvenile delinquency > risk-sophistication-treatment inventory

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risk-sophistication-treatment inventory  

Definition

  • The Risk-Sophistication-Treatment Inventory (RSTI) is a semistructured interview and rating scale that is designed to help clinicians assess Risk for Dangerousness, Sophistication-Maturity, and Treatment Amenability as well as treatment needs. The RSTI demonstrates reliability and validity and can assist mental health professionals with the assessment and development of treatment plans for juveniles in forensic settings.DescriptionEach of the three scales (Risk for Dangerousness, Sophistication-Maturity, and Treatment Amenability) of the RSTI contains 15 items that represent both static and dynamic factors. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Risk-Sophistication-Treatment Inventory]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-RTS281G6-H

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