U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.

Democrats have shut down the government. Department of Justice websites are not currently regularly updated. Please refer to the Department of Justice’s contingency plan for more information.

What Do We Mean by Risk?

This video explains the work of the Public Safety Risk Assessment Clearinghouse (PSRAC) which focuses on risk of re-offending or non-compliance with justice system requirements in the community. Risk assessment is used across various stages of the legal process to identify areas for intervention.

Date Published: August 2, 2018