Many US citizens face challenges when seeking adequate healthcare; these challenges are multiplied for citizens with criminal records. This healthcare page addresses healthcare barriers, highlight beneficial policies and offer tools for bridging healthcare services to individuals within the criminal justice system.
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BOT 4.1
Back On Track! is a 97-item multiple choice in-depth assessment instrument, which produces research-validated risk level scores measuring a juvenile's risk of re-offending while identifying the areas (domains) in which the juvenile is most at risk. The instrument is administered in a client interview setting and requires approximately 45 minutes to administer.
| BOT 4.1 resources available here |
CAIS™ and JAIS™
The Correctional Assessment and Intervention System™ (or CAIS) and the Juvenile Assessment and Intervention System™ (JAIS) is a semi-structured interview that helps develop an individuals case plan for treatment. The case plan is developed on a determination of risk, strengths, and needs and is unique to the different needs of men and women. The CAIS and JAIS system is web-based; results are automatically scored and require occasional reassessments to update the individual’s case plans. The CAIS and JAIS have been confirmed in numerous studies.
CAIS and JAIS resources available here |
COMPAS
The Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) system is designed for adult, women, youth and reentry offenders to help determine placement, supervision, and case-management for individuals in community service and correctional institutions. COMPAS is a web-based software solution that uses statistics to score three forms of risk (violence, recidivism, and failure to appear in court) and nineteen criminogenic needs. COMPAS also provides case management modules and research and technical support to handle community corrections, drugs and mental health courts caseloads.
COMPAS resources available here |
JI-R
The Jesness Inventory-Revised (JI-R) consists of a 160 true/ false questions measuring key traits and attitudes. Some of the main measurements include social maladjustment, manifest aggression, value orientation, withdrawal-depression, immaturity, social anxiety, autism, repression, alienation, denial, and asocial index. The JI-R helps the assessor understand the individual while also giving treatment ideas and risk factors. The JI-R takes around 30 minutes to complete.
JI-R resources available here |
LSI-R
The Level of Service Inventory–Revised™ (LSI-R™) is a quantitative survey of offender attributes and their situations relevant to level of supervision and treatment decisions. Designed for ages 16 and older, the LSI–R helps predict parole outcomes, success in correctional halfway houses, institutional misconducts, and recidivism. The 54 item rating scale evaluates criminal history, leisure, recreation, education, employment, associates, finances, substance abuse, family, marital status, emotional, personal well-being, housing, and attitude. . The LSI–R Manual explains the use of the LSI–R and summarizes research studies on its reliability and validity. The LSI-R takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete.
LSI-R resources availablehere |
LSI-R: SV
The Level of Services Inventory-Revised: Screening Version (LSI-R: SV) was created as a condensed version of the Level of Services Inventory-Revised (LSI-R). The LSI-R: SV covers eight of the 54 items used in the LSI-R, which covers criminal history, education/employment, family, companions, substance abuse problems, attitudes and emotional well-being. It is able to predict a variety of recidivism outcomes and is able to indicate offenders who should undergo the complete LSI-R assessment.
LSI-R: SV resources available here |
RMS
The Risk Management System (RMS) is used to help determine a person’s risk of committing another crime and makes decisions on treatment, programs, and supervision. It is a computerized system that looks at the offenders scores compared to the scores of the general population in different areas of risk. RMS is an online software.
RMS resources available here |
SAQ
The Self Appraisal Questionnaire (SAQ) is a questionnaire given to various types of recidivism. SAQ measures 72 items and comes up with one total score and 7 sub-scores for the individual, including criminal tendencies, antisocial personality problems, conduct problems, criminal history, alcohol/drug abuse, antisocial associates, and anger. The SAQ can be self administered or conducted by a staff member. The SAQ only takes around 15 minutes and is proven very accurate with male prisoners.
SAQ resources available here |
SARA
The Spousal Assault Risk Assessment Guide (SARA) predicts the likelihood of domestic violence. It uses a 20 item checklist, which determines the risk level of an individual suspected of domestic assault. The assessment can be utilized by corrections and social service professionals working with special populations.
SARA resources available here |
SIR
The Statistical Index of Recidivism (SIR) is an assessment tool used to predict the likelihood of recidivism within 3 years of release, except for sexual and violent offenses. It has a 15 item scoring structure, which measures an individual’s past criminal history and demographic characteristics. The calculated score produces 5 probabilities on a scale of poor to very good.
SIR resources available here Contact the Canadian Department of Justice Research and Statistics' Office |
SPIn
The Service Planning Instrument (SPIn) provides an assessment of risk, needs and strengths in adult offenders. SPIn has been designed for use in a variety of settings including custody, probation, parole, and other community correctional settings. For classification purposes, SPIn features a pre-screen version that is based on risk of recidivism. A more comprehensive Full Assessment version is designed for moderate and high risk cases and is used primarily for case planning purposes. The accompanying SPIn software scores the assessment items, generates graphical and narrative reports on the assessment results, and provides an integrated planning module that allows case managers to develop case plans with input from offenders. The SPIn includes content relevant to re-entry planning and supervision, as well as attention to responsivity factors.
SPIn resources available here |
SPIn-W
The Service Planning Instrument for Women (SPIN-W) provides an assessment of risk, need and strengths in female offenders. While the content of SPIn-W overlaps with traditional risk/need assessment protocols , the gender responsive assessment includes additional content that is highly relevant for serving women clients. This includes items related to child custody and parenting issues, domestic violence, mental health, social support, and community living. SPIn-W includes a short pre-screen version for classification based on risk of recidivism and a more comprehensive Full Assessment for case planning purposes. The software scores the assessment items, generates graphical and narrative reports, and provides an integrated case planning module that allows case managers to develop the case plan in collaboration with the women offenders. The SPIn-W is suitable for community, custody and re-entry settings.
SPIn-W resources available here |
YASI
The Youth Service and Screening Instrument (YASI) is a risk, needs and protective factors assessment based on the Washington Model of juvenile assessment. YASI is used in a variety of settings including probation, parole, custody and re-entry. A special version of YASI is available for very high risk youth serving sentences in custody. A brief pre-screen version of YASI is used for initial classification based on risk of recidivism. A more comprehensive Full Assessment is employed with moderate and high risk cases for case planning purposes. The YASI software scores the assessment items, generates graphical and narrative reports on the assessment results, and provides an integrated case planning module that allows case managers to develop the case plan with input from the youth on goals and action steps.YASI resources available here |
CMRS
The Circumstances, Motivation, Readiness, and Suitability (CMRS) is a tool to determine whether an individual will participate and grow from treatment and what treatments they should use. CMRS asks 25 questions in around 10 minutes and can be administered by anyone. The CMRS predicts treatment results based on these four factors; circumstances, or external conditions that influence people to seek treatment; internal motivation, or an individual’s inner desires for change; readiness, or the person’s perceived need for treatment; and suitability for treatment.
CMRS resources available here |
CSS-M
The Criminal Sentiments Scale-Modified (CSS-M) consists of 41 items on attitudes toward the law, court, police, tolerance for law violations, and identification with other criminals. These items are ranked on a 5-point scale from “strongly disagree” to “strongly agree”. CSS-M is a way to measure antisocial attitudes, values, and beliefs related to criminal activity. The test takes around 10 minutes and is self administered.
CSS-M resources available here |
FORM 983
Form 983 is a one-page questionnaire used by Rikers Island Discharge Enhancement (RIDE) that an inmate completes before release from jail. Form 983 helps determine the persons housing, employment, healthcare, treatment, transportation, and other social services needed for their release. It also gives jail staff the ability to make service referrals. Form 983 is part of a discharge planning program RIDE is using to benefit individuals being released from jail.
| Form 983 resources available here |
GAF
The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) is 100 point scale that rates the functioning of adults. The scale ranges from superior functioning to persistent danger of hurting oneself or others. The scale can be used to help with appropriate social, occupational, and psychological needs of an adult when they enter or are released from incarceration. It has been proven effective in community mental health settings. The test must be administered by a trained clinician and takes three minutes to complete.
| GAF resources available here |
SFS
The Salient Factor Score (SFS) can be used to determine the amount of time an individual should serve before being released into the community. SFS predicts a prisoner’s risk of violating their parole by adding up 6 criminal history items. The SFS is scored 0-10, the higher the score the less likely an individual is to recidivate.
SFS resources available here |
STAXI-2
The State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory (STAXI-2) measures the intensity and characteristics of anger. The scale measures the frequency of anger experienced over time. It assesses 4 anger traits that measure the intensity of anger on a 4-point scale.
STAXI-2 resources available here |
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIONS
ASI
The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) measures the severity of drug and alcohol abuse. The ASI uses a semi structured interview where both the patient and the physician rate the severity of seven categories in the patient’s life; medical, employment/support, drug and alcohol use, legal, family history, family/social relationships, and psychiatric problems. The results help clinicians determine treatment and gauge the change patient's following treatment. The categories are rated using a ten-point scale to rate the extent of the seven problem areas. The ASI takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and is available in 18 different languages.
| ASI resources available here |
AUDIT
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identifications Test (AUDIT) is a ten minute questionnaire used to determine if an individual has alcohol problems, covering alcohol use, dependence, and problems. AUDIT is recommended for use after the first few weeks of incarceration to help identify the need for treatment.
| AUDIT resources available here |
CAGE
The Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-Opener (CAGE) is a four questions instrument used to identify a strong indication for substance abuse or dependency on alcohol. Answering yes to two or more of the questions phrased with “have you ever” indicates a potential abuse or dependency on alcohol. The CAGE test can be self administered or used by corrections staff. CAGE is often used in the criminal justice field to assist in determining effective treatment.
| CAGE resources available here |
GAIN
The Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) developed a tool to assist corrections staff in identify co-occurring disorders and to predict the outcomes of treatment. GAIN uses three instruments: screening, a standardized biopsychosocial intake assessment, and a follow-up assessment. GAIN focuses on eight core sections; background, substance use, physical health, risk behaviors and disease prevention, mental and emotional health, environment and living situation, legal, and vocational. Each section contains a questionnaire on problems, symptoms, prevalence, and utilization. They are available for youth or adults in English and Spanish and can be obtained in hard copy or electronic formats. Instruments and manuals for training of staff are available online.
GAIN resources available here |
LOCUS
The Level of Care Utilization System (LOCUS) for Psychiatric and Addiction Services is an instrument used to determine the necessary level of treatment for persons with mental health and substance abuse disorders. LOCUS is a utilization management system, which is designed to generate various managerial reports, aggregate patient data, track patients, and promote accurate scoring and ease of use.
LOCUS resources available here |
MAST
The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST) is an efficient test for identifying alcohol- related problems. MAST is a prompt way to confirm if an individual needs further alcohol screening. The MAST consists of 22 yes or no questions that can be conducted individually or by an interviewer. The MAST has been used on many prisoners and is proven effective.
MAST resources available here |
SOCRATES
The Stages of Change Readiness and Treatment Eagerness Scale (SOCRATES) test an individuals readiness to change their substance abuse problems and behaviors. The self administered tool is graded on a 19-item scale score model and consist of three scales: Recognition, Ambivalence, and Taking Steps. SOCRATES can be used without special permission and can be operated by staff. The tool has proven effective when tested on military personal and veterans. It has also been used on persons in U.S. prisons.
SOCRATES resources available here |
TCUDS-II
The Texas Christian University Drug Screen II (TCU-DSII) is self-administered and serves to quickly identify individuals with a history of heavy drug use or dependency (based on the DSM and the NIMH Diagnostic Interview Schedule). It is particularly useful and widely used as a tool in criminal justice settings for identifying offenders eligible for treatment services. The screening is available in Spanish and English.
TCUDS-II resources available here |
BJMHS
The Brief Jail Mental Health Screen (BJMHS) is a simple test that can be used in the booking process by correction officers to determine whether individuals entering incarceration have mental illness. BJMHS screens for serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression but does not test for co-occurring mental illnesses. BJMHS only takes three minutes and consists of eight yes or no questions. It is 73 percent effective for males and 62 percent effective for females. BJMHS should be used to decide whether further mental health assessments are needed. BJMHS does not guarantee the individual has a mental illness, identify everyone with a mental illness, or identify specific mental illnesses.
| BJMHS resources available here |
DIS-IV
The Diagnostic Interview Schedule IV (DIS-IV) is an interview that measures 21 disorders, demographics, risk factors, and interview observations to determine an appropriate psychiatric diagnosis. With this diagnosis the mental health needs and suitable treatment programs for incarcerated individuals can be determined. The DIS-IV has proven valid in jail populations and leaves no need for a secondary exam because it covers all necessary symptoms from childhood to present day. The DIS-IV last between 60 and 90 minutes and can be carried out by a trained staff member.
DIS-IV resources available here |
MINI
According to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) is a diagnostic interview, developed jointly by psychiatrists and clinicians. MINI is contains 120 questions that will process 17 psychiatric disorders. The MINI can be used in an incarceration setting to study mental health problems. The MINI does not simplify whether the symptoms are due to substance misuse or major mental illness. The MINI is available in 43 languages and takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete.
MINI resources available here |
MMPI-2
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) is the most widely used clinical test to identify adult psychopathology. It assesses major patterns of personality, emotional and behavior disorders. The results from the MMPI-2 aid in creating a targeted treatment plan and outcome assessment. This test should only be administered by a trained professional. It is valid in 79 percent of cases and is only for screening of individuals over the age of 18. It consists of 567 true/false test items and takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes to complete.
MMPI-2 resources available here |
PAI
The Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) is a multi-scaled self-reporting questionnaire, which screens for psychopathological syndromes and provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and further screening. The PAI uses 344 items and 22 non-overlapping scales: 4 validity scales, 11 clinical scales, 5 treatment scales, and 2 interpersonal scales. The self-administered test can take approximately 50 to 60 minutes.
PAI resources available here |
PCL-R
The Psychopathy Checklist Revised (PCL-R) measures psychopathy in individuals. PCL-R measures the presence of persistent antisocial behavior and the disregard for the feelings and rights of others. The two factors are measured based on whether these factors are present or not present. PCL-R should be administered by trained mental health clinicians in areas it has been validated because the results can have a lasting impact on the individual’s future. It has been tested on both men and women who are incarcerated. PCL-R is an interview that takes 1 to 2 hours.
PCL-R resources available here |
SCID
The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV-TR (SCID) is a semi-structured interview that makes personality disorder diagnoses. The SCID must be conducted by a licensed mental health professional so that they can change the questions to the fit the patient’s situation. Clinicians can clarify questions, challenge inconsistencies, and make clinical judgments. The SCID takes approximately 90 minutes and is available in many languages.
SCID resources available here |
FAMILY JUSTICE ECOMAP
The Family Justice Ecomap can be used to find family support when individuals are being released from prison. The Ecomap visually shows positive and negative relationships between family, services, and service goals. The Ecomap is a good source for case managers to learn a family’s strength and their social and material resources. The Ecomap maps and connects agencies for families and case workers.
| Family Justice Ecomap resources available here |
FAMILY JUSTICE STRENGTH-BASED GENOGRAM
The Family Justice Strength-Based Genogram diagrams an individual’s family and social networks on a map. The Genogram shows age, gender, and relationships strengths. Strength-based Genograms are encouraged to be used when a family member is in jail. The strength based Genogram can show the family’s challenges, education, child care, employment, and religious affiliation. Genograms can be used by case manager to identify family strengths and address issues that may occur.
| Family Justice Genogram resources available here |
NSSQ
The Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ) is a tool that was developed for nurses to measure social support. It assesses the level of social support an individual has available. To complete the NSSQ an individual will list each person who provides their personal support. The NSSQ then measures the multiple components to social support including the functioning properties of social support, network properties, and losses of supportive relationships. The NSSQ is available in English and Spanish.
NSSQ resources available here |
RELATIONAL INQUIRY TOOL
The Relational Inquiry Tool uses eight questions to help corrections staff with day to day case management and to develop reentry plans. The Relational Inquiry Tool also teaches staff about successful reentry methods and can be used as an education tool. The Relational Inquiry Tool was made with the goal to help reinforce and recognize positive connections between the individual, family, and social networks during and after incarceration. The tool was developed by Family Justice with the support of the National Institute of Corrections.
Relational Inquiry Tool resources available here |
GSIR
The General Statistical Index of Recidivism (GSIR) assesses an individual’s demographic characteristics and criminal history in 15 risk related items. When the GSIR is scored it gives a probability for recidivism. The GSIR has been found to accurately predict recidivism when it is related to violent or sexual crime.
GSIR resources available here Contact the Canadian Department of Justice Research and Statistics' Office |
MnSOST-R
The Minnesota Sex Offender Screening Tool-Revised (MnSOST-R) predicts the probability that an individual convicted for rape and inter family child molestation will commit a new offense. MnSOST-R measures 16 variables including number of offenses, types of offenses, criminal history, types of treatments, and age at release. The MnSOST-R has proven effective to prevent recidivism in general cases but not in serious sexual offenses. The test must be given by trained staff and produces a prediction on six levels of risk.
MnSOST-R resources available here |
RRASOR
The Rapid Risk Assessment for Sexual Offense Recidivism (RRASOR) predicts the risk of recidivism in males convicted of at least one sexual offense. The RRASOR measures extra familial victims, male victims, prior sexual offenses, and age of release from the offender’s administrative file. The test has been proven effective but not in cases of nonviolent recidivism. It must be conducted by trained staff.
RRASOR resources available through Public Safety Canada: : Dr. R.K. Hanson |
SONAR
The Sex Offender Needs Assessment Rating (SONAR) can be used to determine treatment and programming for individuals convicted of a sexual offense. It can be a difficult test to use because it requires community supervision personnel to track specific changes within the individual. The SONAR tracks changes in intimacy deficits, negative social influences, tolerant attitudes toward sexual offending, self-regulation of sexual urges, and general self-regulation. These changes are tracked over a long period of time. SONAR also looks for quick changes in substance abuse, negative mood, anger, and opportunities for access to victims.
SONAR resources available through Public Safety Canada: Dr. R.K. Hanson |
SORAG
The Sex Offender Risk Appraisal Guide (SORAG) predicts a sex offender’s probability of recidivating and the possibility of when the crime will be committed. SORAG measures 14 risk factors and has been proven accurate at predicting sexual and violent recidivism.
SORAG resources available here |
STATIC 99
The Static 99 is a tool used to predict recidivism among male sex offenders who have been charged with at least one offense. It measures 10 items that can predict an offender’s risk of committing another crime. The Static 99 has been proven to predict general, violent, and sexual recidivism. It is a combination of the Rapid Risk Assessment for Sexual Offense Recidivism (RRASOR) and the Structured Anchored Clinical Judgment-Minimum (SACJ-Min) which are both established tools used to predict recidivism.
STATIC 99 resources available here |
SVR-20
The Sexual Violence Risk-20 (SVR-20) is a 20 item assessment tool that provides techniques for reviewing risk factors to help determine an offender’s likelihood for committing a violent sexual offense. The 20 items review an individual's Psychosocial Adjustment, Sexual Offences and Future Planning.
SVR-20 resources available here |
VRAG
The Violent Risk Appraisal Guide (VRAG) predicts the likelihood of general, violent, and sexual recidivism for sexual offenders. VRAG considers 12 items ranging from mental illness to marital status, and uses criminal records as a basis for scoring. It predicts the likelihood of violence and when it will occur after release.
VRAG resources available here |
AMES
The Adult Measure of Essential Skills (AMES) is a standardized, multiple choice test that can be used by corrections staff to determine good job placement for an incarcerated individual. The AMES test basic reading skills, written communication, and mathematics as they relate to the work place.
AMES resources available at Steck-Vaughn Ph: 800-289-4490 Email: suppeskerorders@hmhpub.com |
BEST
The Basic English Skills Test (BEST) is a two part test assessing an individual’s oral and written English skills. Part I contains an oral interview of 50 items that consists of five scores including listening comprehension, pronunciation, communication, fluency, and reading / writing. The first part of the BEST must be done with each person individually. The second part of the BEST is the literacy section which focuses on reading and writing. The person conducting the BEST must have prior training and practice. The BEST takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
| BEST resources available here |
BURNS/ROE INFORMAL READING INVENTORY
The Burns / Roe Informal Reading Inventory is a tool to determine an individual’s reading level. The person taking the test reads a passage out loud while an administrator records the errors. After reading the passage, the test taker answers questions about what they just read to determine if they understood and processed what they read aloud. Validity and reliability are unable to be determined because the test is not standardized. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Burns resources available at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Ph: 800-225-5425 |
CASAS
The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) can be used to determine correct education programs, diagnosis needs, and monitor an individual’s progress. The CASAS measures basic qualifications for everyday situations. The situations require math, reading, and listening skills but don’t go very far in depth. The tests vary for individual’s who are developmentally disabled to moderate adult education. The CASAS requires a specialized trainer to administer.
CASAS resources available here |
ESLOA
The English as a Second Language Oral Assessment (ESLOA) tests on comprehension, listening, and oral proficiency to determine at which of four levels a non-native English speaker is at. ESLOA begins at the first level showing pictures with questions. The individual answers the questions as they get progressively harder. The test must be administered by an official test administrator but takes around 15 minutes.
ESLOA resources available here |
GED
The General Educational Development (GED) consists of multiple choice questions and one timed essay that takes about seven hours. The GED tests on the knowledge a person would receive by getting a high school diploma. Research shows that if a person who is incarcerated completes the GED they are much less likely to commit further crimes. It is also helpful in determining education or program needs. The GED must be given by official GED test center approved by the GED Testing Service.
GED resources available here |
READ
The Reading Evaluation Adult Diagnosis (Revised) (READ) measures an adult’s reading skills. By evaluating sight-word recognition, word analysis, and reading or listening comprehension READ can test adult reading skills up to the fifth grade level. There is no time limit and they test can be manually scored.
READ resources available here |
SORT
The Slossom Oral Reading Test (SORT) can be used to establish persons educational or program needs. SORT measures adults’ reading abilities. SORT only take 3 to 5 to minutes and can be given by a trained professional.
SORT resources available here |
TABE
The Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is generally used by people in adult and juvenile correctional facilities to help determine a person’s educational or programming needs. It measures vocabulary, reading comprehension, language mechanics, language expression, spelling, mathematical calculation, and mathematical concepts and application. The test consists of four difficulty levels ranging from grades 2 through 12. TABE is comparable to the GED and takes around 4.5 hours to complete.
TABE resources available here |
WRAT
The Writing Range Achievement Test (WRAT) measures an individual’s reading recognition, spelling, and arithmetic computation skills. It helps determine if further comprehensive achievement testing is needed. The test is available for ages five to 75 and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
WRAT resources available here |
HIQ
The Hostile Interpretations Questionnaire (HIQ) is an instrument composed of 28 items that assess anger. The HIQ can be used to determine situations in which a person might become hostile. The HIQ measures components of hostility and social contexts. Some of the things measured by the HIQ are attribution, external blame, hostile reaction, overgeneralization, acquaintance, anonymous, authority, family, and work. It takes 30 minutes to complete.
HIQ resources available here |
NAS-PI
The Novaco Anger Scale and Provocation Inventory (NAS-PI) is a two part questionnaire that assesses how an individual experiences anger and potential provocation factors. The first phase, the Novaco Anger Scale, consists of 60 items that look at how an individual experiences anger by focusing on total anger, cognitive anger, anger arousal, behavior, and anger rehabilitation. The second phase, Provocation Inventory, consist of 25 items that identifies the situations which cause anger. The self-reporting questionnaire can be taken as a whole or as two independent parts, and can be completed in 25 minutes by anyone with a fourth grade reading level.
NAS-PI resources available here |
OPI
The Offender Profile Index (OPI) is a classification tool used to determine the most suitable drug treatment intervention approach. OPI uses the measurement of drug severity, family support, social support, educational history, employment history, housing, criminal justice involvement, psychiatric profile, previous treatment, and engagement in behaviors that put the individual at risk for contracting HIV to help determine what treatment interventions are needed. A face-to-face interview must be conducted and can be administered by a trained professional with basic interviewing skills within 30 minutes.
OPI resources available here |
TCU CTS
TCU Criminal Thinking Scales (TCU CTS) is used in correctional settings to evaluate an individual’s criminal thinking. TCU CTS measures an individual’s responses to items regarding entitlement, justification, power orientation, cold heartedness, criminal rationalization, and personal irresponsibility. The tool is available in English and Spanish and takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
TCU CTS resources available here |
TAQ
The Traumatic Antecedents Questionnaire (TAQ) gathers information on an individual’s traumatic experiences during four developmental stages. TAQ reviews traumatic events and the frequency of those events within a person’s life. It is a self administered test that evaluates lifetime experiences in ten domains: competence, safety, neglect, separations, family secrets, conflict resolution, physical trauma, sexual trauma, witnessing trauma and exposure to drugs and alcohol. The TAQ can be used to determine the individual’s programming needs.
TAQ resources available here |
TSI
The Traumatic Symptom Inventory (TSI) is used to determine whether an individual needs to recieve trauma related counseling. The TSI screens 100 items including the effects of rape, domestic violence, physical assault, natural disasters, and childhood abuse while also screening for symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, chronic trauma, and a wide range of psychological impacts. The TSI takes around 20 minutes and can be conducted by a staff member.
TSI resources available here |
Waiver of Court Fees and Costs
The application for a Waiver of Court Fees and Costs reviews an individual’s income level and eligibility for financial aid. If the individual receives public benefits or does not have sufficient income the court costs can be waived, this is used in all courts in California. It can also be used with court-ordered financial responsibilities.
| Court Fees Waiver resources available here |
PAE
The Payment Ability Evaluation (PAE) takes into account an individual’s monthly income, monthly expenses, and assets to help a probation officer decide a payment plan for an individual’s fines, fees, and restitution. PAE consists of a seven page form.
PAE resources available at Maricopa County, Arizona Ph: 605-506-3011 |