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Offender Assessment System

OASys

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Offender Assessment System

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

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NICE Guideline NG66 - Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system

This is a risk and needs assessment tool. It identifies and classifies offending related needs, such as a lack of accommodation, poor educational and employment skills, substance misuse, relationship problems, and problems with thinking and attitudes and the risk of harm offenders pose to themselves and others.

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