VRS & VRSSO Training This is an internal event only
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The training will include:
• reviewing the conceptual and research support for the tools and rating the VRS and VRSSO risk factors,
• using the calculators for the tools to generate absolute and relative recidivism risks associated with the scale scores,
• assessing risk changes with treatment and their impact on recidivism,
• risk formulation: conceptualize the risk characteristics of a case using VRS static and dynamic risk scores, absolute and relative risks, and risk changes,
• illustration of risk reduction treatment planning and delivery based on VRS assessment results,
• recommendations on the intensity and type of community supervision on release derived from assessed VRS risk levels and stage-of-change scores,
• the last .5 days will focus on using one or more local cases to illustrate the utility of the VRS and VRSSO and to address outstanding questions. This section will be supported by Rajan Gupta, a certified VRS/VRSSO trainer.
This training is best suited for users familiar with the VRS and VRSSO. However, new users are welcome. We will provide some background information and research publications for those interested.
The training fee includes a manual, a workbook, a calculator in Excel format, and an Offense Analog & Offense Reduction Behavior Guide for the VRS and VRSSO. In addition to the manual provided onsite, we will email the rest to participants before the training. We suggest loading the Excel calculator onto your laptop to bring with you to the training.
Those who attend the 2-day training will receive a certificate of attendance for the VRS and VRSSO.
Lunch and light refreshments will be provided on both training days.