Ted just entered the reception center of his state's correctional system. He is about to begin his 10 year prison sentence for the crime of armed robbery. During his classification it becomes evident that Ted is in need of a wide variety of correctional treatment. Officer Smith is the official assessing Ted's needs.
-The most important assessment that Officer Smith must complete is the __________ assessment which is designed to predict if Ted is likely to commit new offenses or misbehave in prison.

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The risk assessment is designed to predict the likelihood of an offender committing new offenses or engaging in misbehavior while in prison. This assessment is crucial for determining the appropriate level of supervision and treatment needed for the offender. While academic and needs assessments may also be important, they are not as critical in predicting future behavior as the risk assessment. Recidivism is a related concept to risk, but it refers specifically to an offender's likelihood of reoffending after release from prison.

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