Using Violence Risk Assessment Methods To Reduce Prison Violence

Prison violence has become a troubling thing for a long time even though prison are meant to be centers for rehabilitation. The many types of prison violence include manslaughter, murder, rape, assault among others. Prison violence can be between inmates or directed towards prison guards. Some of the ways to reduce the violence are discussed below. One way is to incorporate violence risk assessments methods that involve checking prior domestic abuse, mental health evaluation, and personal victimization screening of all prisoners upon intake. It is also crucial to refer all inmates with violent history including those who still show violent behavior towards the safety and welfare of guards and fellow inmates.
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