Safety in Numbers
This site is dedicated to the community of users of actuarial risk/need tools for assessing the recidivism risk of individuals in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems.
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Welcome to the Society for the Advancement of Actuarial Risk Needs Assessment. Here you will find resources for evaluators using recidivism risk instruments for crime and violence.
Currently, the site supports the Static-99R, Static-2002R, STABLE-2007, ACUTE-2007, and Risk Matrix – 2000 risk tools. ODARA and CPORT materials will be available shortly. Additional risk tools may be added in the
future.
Instruments
Access free manuals, scoring forms, workbooks, and research papers, with additional resources, practice updates, and training discounts for subscribers. Some materials are restricted to trained users or certified trainers. All tools are validated to support high-quality risk assessment and safe community reintegration.
Static-99R
Instrument for assessing static risk factors for sexual recidivism.
Static/BARR-2002R
Instrument for assessing static risk factors for sexual, violent, and general (any) recidivism among men with a history of sexual offending.
Risk Matrix 2000
Instrument for assessing static risk factors for sexual and violent recidivism for men with a history of sexual offending.
Stable-2007
Instrument for assessing dynamic risk factors for sexual recidivism.
Acute-2007
Instrument for monitoring short-term dynamic risk factors for sexual recidivism.
ODARA (Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment)
Instrument for assessing static risk factors for intimate partner violence recidivism.
Upcoming Instrument Trainings
Enhance your professional skills with our latest training programs, designed to deepen your understanding and application of SAARNA instruments and best practices.
Understanding Men with Low Intellectual Ability and a History of Sexual Offending – May 2026
$25.00 CAD
- May 28, 2026
- 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM (EST)
- 50 Mins
- Dr. Robin J. Wilson, ABPP
Static-99R Training – June 2026
$350.00 CAD
- Jun 16 to Jun 17, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST)
- 12 Hrs
- Maaike Helmus
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