Welcome to Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc.’s (Risk & Needs) website (www.riskandneeds.com). Risk & Needs develops and markets automated (computer-scored) assessment instruments or tests throughout the United States and some Canadian provinces. The Risk & Needs menu or list of tests incorporates clients, defendants, offenders, probationers, inmates, parolees and patients.

Some agencies, courts, probation departments, corrections programs and treatment programs have their own evaluation and screening services; whereas, others utilize community agencies and private practitioners for their evaluation needs. Regardless of who does the testing, many of these services are provided with Risk & Needs tests.

Risk & Needs tests are appropriate for males and females, adults and juveniles and for both misdemeanor and felony cases.

Come explore the state-of-the-art in computer assessment. You’ll find cutting edge technology developed by Risk & Needs. As you investigate the Risk & Needs’ website, you’ll uncover the latest in evaluation technologies, receive information on current and new tests, and obtain a valuable product discount for visiting our website.

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PREFACE

The purpose of Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc.’s (Risk & Needs) website is to introduce Risk & Needs tests. This website is designed for people interested in testing (evaluations, assessments and screening). And, it is understood that visitors’ background, purpose and motivation will influence their site research. That is why this site is designed with multiple search options.

For example, if you know the name of the test you are looking for, you can go to the Alphabetically Listed Tests webpage, click on the test’s name and go directly to that test’s webpage. In contrast, if you don’t know a test’s name, but understand what the test will be used for, you can go to the Functionally Grouped Tests webpage, click on the tests’ names that are of interest to you and go directly to their webpages.

All test webpages are set up the same way in that they begin with a test’s description, explain the test’s unique features, provide an example report, and then via link take you to that tests research. Using the same format or outline for each test’s webpage facilitates comparison. These are very direct, yet comprehensive and thorough test oriented procedures. Other navigational aids that can help speed up your search include the Sitemap (links to tests, their example report and research) and the Internal Search page (enter one or two keywords, and the frequency of occurrence on each site page is displayed. Then, click on the desired link to go to that page of the website.). More navigational links are available in each webpage’s text to help meet visitors’ navigational needs.

Although Risk & Needs clientele includes both small volume (solo practitioners) and large volume (state contracts) test users, this website should be of interest to people in both groups. How you progress through this site is a uniquely individualized experience.

NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

Links to the major webpages always appear in the left margin of each webpage and at the end of webpages. They are provided for easy navigation. End of webpage links may vary according to the information (test description, example report, test-related research) being presented. In addition, links are presented in the text or narrative in each webpage for easy access to topics of interest.

In the following discussion of "navigational aids," the title of each of these paragraphs is a link to that navigational link webpage.

To assist site navigation, the following navigational links are located in the left margin of each webpage. Each of these links is described below.

HOME. This heading refers to this introductory site or Home page. It introduces visitors to the Risk & Needs website. The Home page is the beginning of visitors’ Risk & Needs site experience.

SITEMAP. The Sitemap provides links to all Risk & Needs website pages. It consists of links to all Risk & Needs tests, their example reports and research. The sitemap is a navigational tool for quick access to site pages of interest. Then, to return to the sitemap, click on the Sitemap link in the left margin.

ABOUT RISK & NEEDS. This webpage tells the Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc. story, discusses unique Risk & Needs features, explains the "two overlapping" sister corporations and provides links to many of the topics discussed. This webpage provides an in-depth understanding of Risk & Needs.

UNIQUE FEATURES. Risk & Needs tests are characterized by several rather unique features. These defining or distinctive characteristics include: Truthfulness Scale, Truth-Corrected scores, multiple scales, delete client names (insures client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA federal regulation 45 C.F.R. 164.501), three test administration modes, different tests for different assessment purposes, built-in database, human voice audio, annual testing program summaries and much more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. Risk & Needs provides answers to many frequently asked questions, which include: Why use Risk & Needs tests? How do Risk & Needs and Behavior Data Systems differ? How do testing systems work? How do you determine client truthfulness? How can you test the reading impaired? How is confidentiality protected? Are these tests reliable, valid and accurate? Database advantages? Are these tests expensive? Where can you get answers to test-related questions? What do "risk ranges" mean? What kind of Risk & Needs support services are provided? Test-related research is also discussed.

TESTS ALPHABETICALLY LISTED. Risk & Needs tests are alphabetically listed to make visitors’ test searches easier. Test names are indexed alphabetically, and a brief description of each test is provided. Clicking on the test name takes you to that test’s webpage.

TESTS FUNCTIONALLY GROUPED. Risk & Needs tests are grouped according to their purpose. The left column lists adult tests; whereas, the right column contains juvenile tests. Adult tests are grouped under the following categories: Drug Court, General Court Population, Probation, Parole, Corrections, Violence (Lethality), Domestic Violence, Sex Offenders, Driving-Related, Anger Management, Clinical-Counseling-Treatment, Outcome Tests and Specialty Tests. Juvenile tests are listed under the following categories: Drug Courts, Family and Juvenile Court, Juvenile Violence, Domestic Violence, Sex Offender, Anger Management, Clinical-Counseling-Treatment and Specialty Tests.

AGREEMENT AND PROPOSALS. This webpage contains Risk & Needs User Agreement and the Support Services information form. It also explains how to print all or part of this webpage. People wanting to establish a Risk & Needs test user account will find this page of interest. This Agreement and Proposals webpage can simplify establishing a Risk & Needs Agreement and assist in ordering your first test.

TEST UNIT FEE (COST). There is only one cost or charge, and that is the test unit fee. Everything else is included at no additional cost to the user.  Included free are the test booklets, answer sheets (can be photocopied), training manuals, upgrades, ongoing database research and support services.  There are no startup fees or concealed costs.  Click in the Test Unit Fee (Cost) link to review Risk & Needs test's cost.

EXAMINATION KIT -- FREE. A 1-test examination diskette is available on a 30-day cost free basis. All Risk & Needs tests are available; however, test users are typically limited to one examination kit at a time.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. There are times when we would all like technical assistance. This Technical Support page is provided as an easy reference to use, resource or aid. It includes topics like Printing Website Pages, Bookmarks, Back and Forward Buttons, Screen Resolution and more.

INTERNAL SEARCH. Risk & Needs’ website has its own search engine so you can search for information within the Risk & Needs website. By entering one or two keywords into the "Search for" box and clicking on the "Start Search" button, the frequency of occurrence on each site page is displayed. Then click on the desired link to go to that page of the website.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS. This page provides a list of many terms used in this website and their definitions. To view a definition, simply click on the term you would like defined, and the definition will appear below the term you clicked on. If you click again on the term, the definition will disappear.

NEW TEST INTRODUCTION. This is Risk & Needs test introduction webpage. Contents include: new test presentation, its example report and test-related research. Risk & Needs will introduce its new tests via this webpage. The introductory test and related materials can be provided for three months free.

HOW TO ORDER TESTS.  This webpage explains how tests can be ordered from Risk & Needs.  If you have ordered Risk & Needs tests before click on the How To Order Tests link.  If this is your first Risk & Needs test order click on the New Client Orders link.  The How To Proceed link provides more general guidance for people interested in ordering Risk & Needs tests.

GUEST LOG. The intent of the Guest Log is to establish communication links with website visitors. Risk & Needs is as concerned about receiving unsolicited advertisements and unwanted spam as you are. Nobody wants unnecessary trivia and unwanted clutter in their inbox. However, we would like to keep interested parties informed of test upgrades and invite your participation in new test standardization studies and recidivism studies. At the most, you might get 3 or 4 e-mail messages from Risk & Needs in a year. And, if you should ever want those e-mails stopped, just let us know. More information is contained on the Guest Log webpage.

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