Recidivism Assessment Scales (Recidive Inschattings Schalen / RISc)

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Resource Centre Cyberjustice and AI by CEPEJ Council of Europe. Resource Centre on Cyberjustice and AI. European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), n.d., Available at https://www.coe.int/en/web/cepej/resource-centre-on-cyberjustice-and-ai. (Accessed March 2025).

Recidivism Assessment Scales (Recidive Inschattings Schalen / RISc) is a statistical tool designed for risk and needs assessment in parole and sentencing decisions. It is commonly applied in cases where individuals are placed under preventive arrest, particularly for high-severity crimes. The tool evaluates the likelihood of reoffending by examining various risk factors such as criminal history, behavior patterns, and situational context. RISc helps inform decisions by providing a structured approach to assessing an offender's potential for recidivism.

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#assist Support decision-making in parole and sentencing by offering a structured, data-driven assessment. The tool provides a framework that helps judicial authorities interpret risk factors and make informed, consistent judgments.

#predict Estimate the likelihood of recidivism based on various risk factors, such as criminal history and situational context. This predictive capability aids in evaluating the potential for reoffending and informs decision-making processes.

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Developed by: Public Sector
Deployment Type: Embedded AI in Existing Platforms
Community Moderation: Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level: Does not require developer
License: Proprietary

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