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The SVR-20 is a manual for assessing the risk of sexual violence, focusing on the nature, probability, and consequences of such risks. It outlines 20 individual risk factors, including psychosocial adjustments, history of sexual crimes, and future plans, which contribute to the likelihood of sexual violence. The manual emphasizes both clinical judgment and actuarial assessment in evaluating these risks to reduce the probability of violent behavior.
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123 views9 pagesSVR-20 Sexual Violence Risk Assessment Guide
The SVR-20 is a manual for assessing the risk of sexual violence, focusing on the nature, probability, and consequences of such risks. It outlines 20 individual risk factors, including psychosocial adjustments, history of sexual crimes, and future plans, which contribute to the likelihood of sexual violence. The manual emphasizes both clinical judgment and actuarial assessment in evaluating these risks to reduce the probability of violent behavior.
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SVR-20: VALUATION MANUAL OF
RISK OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
RISK Refer to a 'danger' that is
partially understand, in a manner
that its occurrence can only be
predict with uncertainty and in
probabilistic terms
1.- Nature of the danger.
2.- The probability of occurrence of said hazard.
3.- The frequency with which that danger is likely to occur
happen.
4.- The seriousness of its consequences.
5.- The imminence of danger.
Risk assessment Clinical or professional judgment no
structured
It imposes no limits nor
restrictions on how the
evaluators make judgments
Identification process and evaluative from the
study of the "dangers" information they have
with the aim of reducing the
probability of your Actuarial assessment of risk
occurrence.
Procedure centered on the
systematic collection of the
risk factors that make
more likely the
maintenance or appearance of
la conducta violenta.
Sexual violence: Attempt, threat, or actual act
sexual contact with a person who has not
given their consent or not able to give
your consent.
Nature of the act
Victim Elements
important
SVR-20
Method or procedure for evaluation of
risk of sexual violence.
Application: Individuals who have committed a
crime or sexual assault.
20 individual risk factors
RISK FACTORS THAT MAKE UP THE SVR-20
Psychosocial Adjustment
1.- Sexual deviation: Paraphilias, pattern of abnormal and dysfunctional sexual arousal.
2.- Victim of abuse in childhood.
3.- Psychopathy.
4.- Severe mental disorder. (severe cognitive or intellectual impairments, disorders
psychotics and major affective disorders
5.- Problems related to the consumption of toxic substances.
6.- Suicidal/homicidal ideation. (Includes thoughts, impulses, or fantasies)
7.-Interpersonal problems. (romantic relationships - Unstable)
8.- Employment/labor problems.
9.- Background of non-sexual violent crimes.
10.- Background of non-violent crimes.
11.- Failure in the preliminary supervision measures.
Sexual Crimes
12.- High frequency of sexual crimes: It is considered the time elapsed between the
crimes and the risk of the criminal behavior committed.
13. - Multiple typology of sexual crimes: Variety of victims and diversity of
illicit sexual behaviors committed.
14.- Physical harm to the victim(s) of sexual crimes (bodily injuries, bruises,
abrasions, cuts, etc.
15.- Use of weapons or death threats in sexual crimes. (firearms,
knives, ropes, or any object used to threaten or harm
16.- Progression in the frequency and severity of sexual crimes.
17.- Minimization or denial of sexual offenses.
18.- Attitudes that support or justify sexual crimes.
Future Plans
19.- Lack of realistic plans: Presence of unrealistic future plans or
absence of future projects.
20.- Negative attitude towards intervention: If the individual is pessimistic, they
resists or does not cooperate with treatment or supervision programs.
Coding of the presence of risk factors
No The risk factor is absent, not applicable, or does not exist.
evidence based on the evaluation conducted according to the
we can conclude that the risk factor is present.
(can) The risk factor is possibly present or is
presented in a limited manner.
Yes The risk factor is present.
Coding of recent changes in the status of the factors
of risk
(Increase) Recently, the risk factor has worsened.
0 (No change) Recently there has been no change in the
status of the risk factor.
Reduction Recently, the risk factor has improved.