Foundations of Violence Risk Assessment and Management
Presented by Kevin S. Douglas, PhD, LLB; Laura S. Guy, PhD; & Stephen D. Hart, PhD
This on-demand professional training program on Foundations of Violence Risk Assessment and Management is presented by Kevin S. Douglas, PhD, LLB; Laura S. Guy, PhD and Stephen D. Hart, PhD in partnership with Protect International Risk and Safety Services.
This program provides professionals with general risk assessment and management principles and focuses on the most common forms of violence (e.g., general violence, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking). It provides professionals with practical skills related to using specific risk assessment tools and knowledge about implementing violence risk assessment and management procedures.
The topics covered include foundational principles of violence risk assessment and management and the use of standardized, evidence-based procedures for risk assessment and management, including the HCR-20-V3, RSVP, SARA-V3, B-SAFER, and SAM. This Violence Risk Assessment and Management programs are the only one in the field that has been subjected to systematic empirical research and evaluations indicate that the vast majority of participants recommend this program.
The program accommodates varying levels of experience in risk assessment, from beginner to advanced, and is relevant for professionals from diverse backgrounds, including investigative psychologists and senior police officers working with threat assessment departments, as well as clinical forensic psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the nature of violence and violence risk & the principles of violence risk assessment and management
Describe scenario planning approaches & the process of case formulation
Describe the literature regarding general or “typical” violence including that committed by people with mental health, personality, or substance use problems
Describe the use and administration of the Historical-Clinical-Risk Management-20 (HCR-20-V3)
Describe the literature regarding unwanted contact and communication, including physical violence, by people who are angry or obsessed
Describe the use and administration of the Guidelines for Stalking Assessment and Management (SAM)
Describe the literature regarding diverse forms of sexual violence towards intimate partners, family members, acquaintances and strangers
Describe the use and administration of the Spousal Assault Risk Assessment Guide (SARA-V3) & Brief Spousal Assault Form for the Evaluation of Risk (B-SAFER)
Describe the literature regarding violence against current or former intimate partners
Describe the use and administration of the Risk for Sexual Violence Protocol (RSVP)
This is a badge-earning program, which means it will help you earn a certificate that can be showcased on digital platforms like LinkedIn.
Review before Proceeding
Course Overview & Introduction
Quiz #1a
Identifying Risk Factors
Quiz #1b
Conceptual Framework
Vantongeren Exercise
Quiz #1c
Conceptual Framework - Part 2
Quiz #1d
Combining Risk Factors
Quiz #1e
Structured Professional Judgement - Part 1
Quiz #1f
Structured Professional Judgement- Part 2
Quiz #1g
Introduction to the HCR-20 v3
Quiz #1a
Development of HCR-20 v3
Quiz #1b
Administration of HCR-20 v3
Quiz #1c
Case Review: Mr. Huss
HCR-20 V3 Manual
HCR-20 Annotated Bibliography
Case Materials: Mr. Huss
Submission Directions
HCR-20 - Huss Case Worksheet Submission
Submission Verification
Case Discussion
Introduction to the SAM
Quiz #1a
Special Issues
Quiz #1b
Case Review- Mr. Webb
SAM Manual
Case Materials: Mr. Webb
Submission Directions
SAM - Webb Case Workshet Submission
Submission Verification
Case Discussion: Rating Relevance
Case Discussion: Rating Risk Factors
Introduction to Intimate Partner Violence
Quiz #1a
The SARA-V3
Quiz #1b
Lethality Factors
Quiz #1c
SARA-V3 Manual
B-SAFER Manual
Case Materials: Ms. Smitho
Submission Directions
SARA - Smitho Case Worksheet Submission
Submission Verification
Case Discussion: Rating Relevance
Case Discussion: Rating Risk Factors
Sexual Violence Introduction
Quiz #1a
The RSVP
Case Materials: Markoff
Submission Directions
RSVP - Markoff Case Worksheet Submission
Submission Verification
RSVP Manual
Quiz #1b
Case Discussion- Mr. Markoff
Protect International Risk and Safety Services
Custom training options for groups of 5 to 500+