Recognizing the inherent limitations of risk-need tools, it is critical that practitioners use assessments appropriately to minimize potential harms and create positive case outcomes. This practical session examines the development of the Criminal Court Assessment Tool (CCAT), reviews all assessment domains and scoring, and provides tips for effective implementation.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn why and how the CCAT was developed.
- Understand the key elements of administering the tool, including who should administer, at what intercept, and the length of the interview.
- Consider supplemental instruments and training that can help augment the CCAT results.
- Learn about gender-responsive risk-need assessment.
- Review case studies and practice scoring the instrument.
Administering the CCAT
Lindsey Price Jackson, Senior Program Manager,
Community Justice Initiatives
Length: 81 mins
Supplemental Materials
Mapping Community Resources, Center for Justice Innovation, 2023.