Dr Abigail Sheed1,2, Dr Maddison Riachi1,2, Ms Catie Bridgeman1, Dr Nina Papalia1, Dr Melanie Simmons1, Distinguished Professor James Ogloff1, Dr Michael Trood1
1Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia, 2Victorian Children's Court Clinic, Court Services Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
Biography:
Dr Sheed is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Clinical and Forensic Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across general clinical and forensic mental health settings. She holds dual roles at Swinburne University's Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and the Victorian Children's Court Clinic and undertakes clinical/forensic work at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health (Forensicare). Dr Sheed conducts research focused on adolescent antisocial behaviour, youth family violence, child maltreatment, and risk assessment, and has a particular interest in the application of research to policy and practice.
Abstract:
Adolescent family violence constitutes approximately 8 – 10% of police-reported family violence incidents and represents a topic of increasing societal, clinical and research attention. Yet, the lack of clarity as to how best assess and manage risk in such cases poses a significant challenge for clinicians, law enforcement, and the courts. Given this, a systematic review was used to explore the availability, and predictive validity, of risk assessment tools for adolescent family violence. In particular, the validity of risk tools employed by both clinicians (e.g., SAVRY) and police will be explored, and considerations for clinical and legal practice discussed.