The ____________ is a risk assessment instrument that relies on structured professional judgment and is primarily successful at predicting violent recidivism.
A) VRAG
B) HCR-20
C) SARA
D) STATIC-99
E) PCL-R

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The HCR-20 is a structured professional judgment tool that assesses risk for violence, including factors related to historical, clinical, and risk management domains. It has a strong track record for predicting violent recidivism. The VRAG (Violence Risk Appraisal Guide) and STATIC-99 are also risk assessment tools for criminal behavior, but they are more focused on sexual offending and recidivism. SARA (Screening, Assessment, and Resource Allocation) is a tool for community-oriented policing and crime prevention, and the PCL-R (Psychopathy Checklist-Revised) assesses psychopathic traits, but not specifically risk for violence.

The ____________ Is a Risk Assessment Instrument That Relies on Structured