NCJ Number
92830
Journal
Journal of Criminal Justice Volume: 11 Issue: 6 Dated: (1983) Pages: 539-547
Date Published
1983
Length
8 pages
Annotation
Since 1972, the United States Parole Commission has used an actuarial device as an aid in assessing parole prognosis in conjunction with explicit decision guidelines. in conjunction with explicit decision guidelines.
Abstract
This article describes the most recent revision of the actuarial device used by the commission. This device (SFS 8l) is examined and compared with the device previously used (SFS 76) on five dimensions: validity, stability, reliability, simplicity, and ethical concerns. (Author abstract)