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Reliability and Validity Analyses of the Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory

Lakehead Regional Family Centre and Lakehead University, freds{at}lrfc.org

Robert D. Hoge

Carleton University

Lezlie Gomes

Lakehead University

The Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI) is a structured assessment tool designed to facilitate the effective intervention and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders by assessing each youth’s risk level and criminogenic needs. The present study examined the YLS/CMI’s reliability and validity in a sample of 107 juvenile offenders who were court-referred for mental health assessments. Results demonstrated the YLS/CMI’s internal consistency and interrater reliability. Moreover, the instrument’s predictive validity was substantiated on a number of recidivism measures for both males and females. Limitations of the current findings are discussed.

Key Words: Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory • juvenile offenders • predictive validity • recidivism

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 32, No. 3, 329-344 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854804274373


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