Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) within a UK medium-secure hospital (665 STARTs derived from N = 80 individuals). Findings showed that START Total Vulnerability and Mean Risk Rating Scores were significantly predictive of Total Aversive incidents at one month, decreasing over time to a nonsignificant small/medium effect at six months. START Total Strength Scores were not predictive at any time point. START scores could discriminate between mentally disordered offenders at different stages of their care-pathway. Females were rated as having significantly less strengths and more risks than males. The START correlates with the HCR-20 and HoNOS Secure, and a crude cost analysis was undertaken. These results suggest that the START is a valid tool in this population.
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