Risk Assessment

A common misconception about violence risk assessments is that they can precisely predict the future. While there is no way to predict whether or not someone will become violent in the future, an assessment can identify protective factors, situational variables, and specific thoughts and beliefs that can either increase or decrease the probability of certain behaviors recurring. 

A comprehensive risk assessment provides a clear understanding of an individual’s strengths, challenges, and needs, serving as a roadmap to access appropriate services and support. By identifying the right types of therapy and medication, individuals become empowered and are given resources to make informed decisions for a safer, more supported future.

An evidence-based violence risk assessment tool is a measure that has numerous meaningful violence risk factors that have been identified through research. Common evidence-based risk factors include substance use problems, certain personality features, anger, impulsivity, selection of peers, stress, trauma, and many others.

Dr. Roginsky’s training allows her to conduct several categories of risk assessments, primarily for adolescents and children. The most common risk areas assessed are violence, inappropriate sexual behaviors, and firesetting risk.