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Definition
of
Offender Assessment System
from
NICE Guideline NG66 - Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system
Source
This is a risk and needs assessment tool. It identifies and classifies offending related needs, such as a lack of accommodation, poor educational and employment skills, substance misuse, relationship problems, and problems with thinking and attitudes and the risk of harm offenders pose to themselves and others.
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