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  • Why does the WRNA focus on women?

    Between 1980 and 2019, the number of incarcerated women in the U.S. increased by 700%.

  • What settings can the WRNA be used in?

    The suite of WRNA instruments are considered fourth-generation validated risk/needs assessments.

  • What populations was the WRNA validated for?

    Generally, the WRNA has been validated with adult, system-involved women assigned to institutions, pre‐release, community residential settings, pro

  • If the WRNA is in public domain, what is required to gain access?

    The WRNA was developed through federal monies, and are in the public-domain, distributed with no charge.

  • When should the WRNA be used for case planning?

    For the WRNA, it is generally recommended that case planning takes place with individuals who score moderate risk or higher.

  • Should we reassess clients with the WRNA?

    The WRNA Interview + Survey should be updated annually with clients or in the case of a significant event (i.e., a new offense, relapse, change in

  • Can we override specific questions or general risk scores in the WRNA?

    As a general rule, overrides on specific questions should occur only when information in the official record contradicts the system-involved person