A non-profit dedicated to promoting and supporting high quality research and implementation of risk and needs assessment tools for people who have offended. https://linktr.ee/saarna saarna.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mlspalc3kc2mLe et al. (2026) leverage actuarial and machine learning approaches using a longitudinal dataset to develop a novel domestic abuse risk assessment tool. Their predictors contributed to their model with performance up to 0.82 and AUC of 0.85. Read more here (OPEN-ACCESS): tinyurl.com/ycyd67yk14 May 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlspalc3kc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mldunzkevk2aSAARNA's website will be unavailable May 9th and 10th for improvements. Stay tuned for the release of the new website with exciting changes to our payment/registration system, available content, and overall organization! Thank you for your patience and understanding.08 May 2026 13:48 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldunzkevk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mkn7zig65c2uCurious about who we are? SAARNA provides resources for evaluators using the Static-99R, Static-2002R, STABLE-2007, ACUTE-2007, Risk Matrix-2000, and MORE recidivism risk tools. Visit our website to learn more about what SAARNA offers: saarna.org29 Apr 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn7zig65c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mki737xby22oThe Risk Matrix 2000 (RM2000) is a statistically-derived risk classification process intended for males aged at least 18 who have been convicted of a sexual offense. Want to learn more? Visit our website and subscribe for exclusive training opportunities on this tool and more: saarna.org27 Apr 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki737xby22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mkasuzlbpk26The BARR-2002R is an actuarial risk scale that assesses the risk of general and violent (including sexual) recidivism among men who have been adjudicated for sexually motivated offences. Visit our website for more information and opportunities to learn: saarna.org24 Apr 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkasuzlbpk26https://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mk3lcjv5q22fNEXT MONTH join us for ODARA Introductory Training taught by Liam Ennis, Ph.D. & Katie Gotch, LPC, CCSOT. Sign up here here: tinyurl.com/mpaxuudu22 Apr 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3lcjv5q22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mjwdwks6ac2gAu and colleagues (2026) systematically review and meta-analyzed existing literature on the predictive validity of the VRAG-R for general, violent (including and excluding sexual offenses), and sexual recidivism. Read more here (University-affiliated researchers): tinyurl.com/5at4y3dw20 Apr 2026 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwdwks6ac2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mjoq2y5jec2lSAARNA is proud to create a welcoming community of users of actuarial risk/need tools for assessing the recidivism of risk of individuals in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems. Visit our site for more SAARNA information: saarna.org17 Apr 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoq2y5jec2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mjk2elpffk2qFoundational research are those that even years later, have an impact. Hilton and Helmus (2020) are an example of such. Their research tested the use of graphs to improve the communication of risk statistics. Read more on our website: tinyurl.com/vtcfj9ed15 Apr 2026 13:56 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk2elpffk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mjesj6uhbk2jSAARNA will be joining @CAMH for the discussion on Advancing Sexual Behaviour Intervention: Assessment Treatment and Prevention. To register, find more information here: tinyurl.com/mr3zsfz413 Apr 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjesj6uhbk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mj55ukja4c2uSAARNA wants to be there for you and your questions! Whether it's tool-related, training-related, or something else, we are here to help. Submit your questions at our website: saarna.org10 Apr 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj55ukja4c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mize6wchm22mA recent systematic review by Sheed and colleagues (2026) identify the risk assessment tools for AFV in the current literature. Their review highlighted six instruments with three key predictive validity-related findings. Read more here about their key findings (OPEN-ACCESS): tinyurl.com/mw9kx26d08 Apr 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mize6wchm22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mitcvubv4k2sSAARNA wants to support you and your research that helps to advance our goals. For more information, visit our website: saarna.org/research/06 Apr 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitcvubv4k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mibjokcbhk2fSAARNA is joined by over 1,000 individuals from expert, progressional, and student backgrounds! Our community is growing... will you be the next to join? To join, visit our new website: saarna.org30 Mar 2026 11:11 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibjokcbhk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mi23tjoep22uLooking for more SAARNA content? Follow us on BlueSky to keep up to date on all things SAARNA. Find us here: https://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social27 Mar 2026 12:14 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi23tjoep22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mhuxvnzmzc2qWertz et al. (2025) assess the influence of unsupported risk factors in risk assessment reports about individuals convicted of sexual offenses. Their findings support the use of structured, standardized risk assessment approaches. Read more here (OPEN-ACCESS PDF): tinyurl.com/4jzktrar25 Mar 2026 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhuxvnzmzc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mhqc6xjakk26Did you know SAARNA has an exclusive newsletter? Receive monthly updates about training, risk tool resources, and MORE! Visit our website to sign up: saarna.org23 Mar 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqc6xjakk26https://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mhioomnjqk25SAARNA’s mission is to advance public protection and safe reintegration by supporting rigorous research and effective tools for risk assessment and intervention in corrections and forensic mental health. See how our mission guides our work: saarna.org/about/20 Mar 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhioomnjqk25https://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mhddtxjfdc2vOlver (2025) covers the Best Practices in Sexual Recidivism Risk Assessment in a holistic chapter. Throughout this chapter, you can learn about actuarial risk assessment tools, how to communicate risk, and more! Read full chapter (restricted to University-affiliates): tinyurl.com/482awyxf18 Mar 2026 11:07 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhddtxjfdc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mh6d3avelk2sSAARNA's trainers offer opportunities to learn in various languages, including English, Dutch, French, Armenian, Persian, German, and Latvian! Are you interested and want to learn more? Visit our website to see each of our trainers and their tool/language specialities: saarna.org/trainers/16 Mar 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh6d3avelk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mgwywbhbsk2bAn important component of actuarial risk tool use is understanding the demographic in which it is being applied. Clark et al. (2025) assessed reported recidivism rates among child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) offenders. To read more, follow this link (OPEN-ACCESS): tinyurl.com/2wb2wr6d13 Mar 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgwywbhbsk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mgrqojtesc2cDid you know? SAARNA offers Pay-Per-View Videos of pre-recorded training events! SAARNA Affiliates, Users and Trainers can access for a fee and have unlimited accesses during the 12 months following payment, provided that their SAARNA subscription is active. https://saarna.org/pay-per-view-videos/11 Mar 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgrqojtesc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mgmuytstoc2fJoin the community of SAARNA subscribers who enjoy discounts on trainings, early access to resources, and opportunities to learn from leading experts in the field. Check out ALL the subscriber benefits here: https://saarna.org/subscriber-resources/ Sign up as a subscriber here: https://saarna.org/upgrade-renew-affiliation/09 Mar 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgmuytstoc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mgfchmxgwc2sThe BARR-2002R is an actuarial risk scale that assesses the risk of general and violent recidivism among men who have been adjudicated for sexually motivated offences. Visit our website to learn more: saarna.org06 Mar 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfchmxgwc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mgd47iuvd22vThe accurate communication of risk is indispensable. Helmus and Babchishin (2017) underscore this importance by differentiating between prognostic vs. diagnostic, criterion-referenced vs. norm-referenced, and discrimination vs. calibration. Read more here (OPEN-ACCESS): tinyurl.com/5ftx5j5t05 Mar 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgd47iuvd22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mg3ek3ihx22gTHIS WEEK Drs. Brian Judd and Martin Rettenberger lead VRAG-R training. In this training session, participants will learn how to score this tool using case file and interview information. Don't miss this great opportunity! Sign up here here: tinyurl.com/yfdyn5cc02 Mar 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3ek3ihx22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mftvlxrt5c2bSAARNA is ever-evolving and providing ongoing opportunities to learn! Visit our website to learn about what we have going on and sign up to receive email notifications of resource updates and training sessions:https://saarna.org/27 Feb 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftvlxrt5c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mfoy5lngtk2pA large-scale pre-registered meta-analysis assessed the predictive validity of risk assessment tools compared to unstructured judgements of risk for violent, any, or sexual offending. Read more here (open-access): tinyurl.com/m9ns62wk Visit our website to learn more about these tools: saarna.org25 Feb 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfoy5lngtk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mfjo544mi22qHOT OFF THE PRESS! Hanson et al. (2026) assessed the predictive accuracy of risk tools among men with low intellectual ability and a history of sexual offending. Read more here (OPEN-ACCESS pre-print): https://osf.io/7vr43/files/osfstorage Visit our website for tool-related information: saarna.org23 Feb 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjo544mi22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/saarna.bsky.social/post/3mfc6arbxqc2gAppropriate rehabilitation practices are the core to reducing risk of recidivism. However, Dietl, Schumann, and Feil (2025) demonstrate the concerning percentage of offenders who are inadequately treated. Read more here (OPEN-ACCESS): tinyurl.com/5f5sh89n20 Feb 2026 13:03 +0000at://did:plc:5gmkdk3ipn2elsfycdfc6zag/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfc6arbxqc2g