Detention Risk Screening Instruments - JDAI Helpdesk

Aggravation & Mitigation Factors
" WHY USE COLLATERAL RISK FACTORS
" Add structure, flexibility
" WHAT TO DO
" Use specific and objective descriptions– e.g.,
“Minor was under age 12 at referral”
" Balance the number of points in aggravation and
mitigation
" Cap total points assigned
" WHAT TO AVOID…..
" Criteria that are too soft – e.g. “gang affiliation”,
“danger to others”
" Criteria for which there is no information at intake
" Related screening delays