Criminal risk assessment tools

Definition

Criminal risk assessment tools are algorithms or software programs used to evaluate the likelihood of an individual committing future criminal offenses based on various factors such as past behavior, demographics, and social environment.

Related terms

Predictive Policing: Predictive policing uses data analysis techniques to identify potential crime hotspots or individuals who are more likely to commit crimes in order to allocate law enforcement resources effectively.

Recidivism Rate: Recidivism rate refers to the percentage of previously convicted individuals who reoffend after being released from prison within a specific period.

Bias in Criminal Justice Algorithms: This term refers to the unfairness or discrimination that can occur when criminal justice algorithms exhibit biases against certain groups due to flawed training data or algorithm design.