... to their individual needs, while ensuring that the risks they pose are recognized and addressed." (Griffiths and Cunningham, pg 237) Sam's initial classification would have occurred when he was sentenced but could be altered after that while he was in the remand center or when he arrives at the initial correctional facility. In British Columbia an assessment such as the LSI-R or Level of Service - Revised would be used to assess Sam's risk/needs. "The General Risk/Need factors consist of 43 items that cover the offender's history and personal characteristics. Items are scored dichotomously from file reviews and client interviews. This section is made up of eight risk/need subscales: Criminal History (8 items), Education/Employment (9 items), Family/Marital (4 items), Leisure/Recreation (2 items), Companions (4 items), Substance Abuse (8 items), Procriminal Attitude/Orientation (4 items), and Antisocial Pattern (4 items). Preliminary research, based on a reanalysis of LSI-R data indicated that the LSI-OR ...

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