February 24, 2020
Risk Assessment Tools Evaluation Directory
The Catalyst Consortium has now partnered with the Scottish Risk Management Authority to produce an adapted version of the RATED tailored to the Australian setting (Aus-RATED).
Catalyst Consortium
The problem of violence, including sexual violence and family violence, is of national and international significance and requires innovative and transformational research and practice to enhance understanding and assessment, intervention, reintegration and prevention efforts. The aim of the Catalyst Consortium is to enhance our understanding of the causal factors of violence, and to intervene effectively with people who engage in violence in a manner that will increase community safety. We shall target people who commit interpersonal violence, including those with mental disorders (including personality disorders), substance misuse disorders, and cognitive impairment.
Research and Development
Research and Development Program Focus
The proposed research and program development comprises of three areas of focus.
Substantive Themes
In addition to the areas of focus, ten substantive themes cut across each of the research programs and will be considered within the research program development undertaken in each area:
Projects and News
May 15, 2019
New paper on psychological treatment for violent offenders.
A paper has been published on the findings of the meta-analytic review on psychological treatment for violent offenders is now available. Download the article, commentaries and brief report via the below link.
September 4, 2018
New summary report on the challenge of predicting imminent sexual and violent offending
A new summary report has been released on the challenge of predicting imminent sexual and violent offending. Read and download the report via the below link.
February 4, 2018
An informational review of the evidence base for current risk assessment and management instruments.
Liaison with State correctional services to examine the risk assessments that are currently used in Victoria and more broadly across Australia.
