Author ORCID Identifier
Mei - https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7424-8178
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-9-2023
Publication Title
Crime & Delinquency
Volume
71
Issue
6-7
First Page
2032
Last Page
2060
DOI
https://doi-org.leo.lib.unomaha.edu/10.1177/00111287231180096
Abstract
In the assessment world, risk determines “who” to treat and needs determine “what” (Bonta & Andrews, 2016). Yet, for youth, greater emphasis is placed on needs that target recidivism reduction interventions. Unlike risk, needs represent dynamic domains, or latent constructs, requiring testing to assure adequate measurement. We conducted a multi-level, multi-group analysis of the Modified Positive Achievement Change Tool (MPACT) with a 10-state sample of youth (N = 258,464). Findings confirm the validity and reliability of needs domains, and the development of a novel “Global Needs Factor,” a composite summary of needs. Created without criminal history/static measures, needs scales demonstrate predictive accuracy. Further, measurement invariance and aspects of gender and race/ethnicity prediction parity are observed.
Recommended Citation
Mei, X., Hamilton, Z., Kigerl, A., Krushas, A., & Taxman, F. S. (2023). Best Practices for Neglected Assumptions: Multi-Site Confirmation of the MPACT-6. Crime & Delinquency, 71(6-7), 2032-2060. https://doi-org.leo.lib.unomaha.edu/10.1177/00111287231180096 (Original work published 2025)
Comments
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Sage in [Crime and Delinquency] on June 9, 2023], available online: https://doi-org.leo.lib.unomaha.edu/10.1177/00111287231180096
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