Forensic Psychol
You have been asked by your supervisor (who is a Consultant Clinical
Psychologist) to write a summary critique of the HCR-20. The report that you
write will be read by other members of the multi–disciplinary team (nursing staff,
psychology staff, and medics).
write a summary critique of the HCR-20 in particular consider:
• What is the evidence base for this tool?
• What are the advantages of this tool in the given context?
• What are the disadvantages of this tool in the given context?
• Are there other tools that would need to be considered alongside this?
• Would you recommend that the HCR–20 be adopted as the risk
assessment tool across the unit?
Formatting Instructions
It is for you to consider how to lay out your reports. However, you should bear
the following points in mind
This report should be 3,000 words.