Justice system professionals’ perspectives on the contextual characteristics and components of the violence risk assessment instrument for children and adolescence

Authors

  • Piyapong Saetang Assistant Professor Dr., Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University
  • Manika Wisessathorn Associate Professor Dr., Faculty of Education, Ramkhamhaeng University
  • Ujsara Prasertsin Associate Professor Dr., Faculty of Education, North Bangkok University

Keywords:

Instrument, Violence Risk Assessment, Children and Adolescents

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the contextual characteristics and components of the violence risk assessment instrument for children and adolescence that aligns with the justice system professionals’ perspectives. A phenomenology qualitative research approach was employed, using the snowball technique for in-depth interviews with five key informants experienced in working with juvenile violence behaviors for at least five years were required to comply with the inclusion requirements. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings were categorized into five core themes: (1) Definition of violence; (2) Situation of using the violence risk assessment; (3) The importance and necessity of using instrument to screening and treatment for violence behavior; (4) The characteristics of the instrument that align with justice system professionals’ contextual needs; and (5) The components of violence. The results of
this study provide guidelines for developing a scale with characteristics and components that comply with practitioners and align with the Thai social context, facilitating practical application,
especially in the fields of psychology in criminal justice system.

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2026-05-26

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Saetang, P., Wisessathorn, M., & Prasertsin, U. (2026). Justice system professionals’ perspectives on the contextual characteristics and components of the violence risk assessment instrument for children and adolescence. Thai Journal of Psychology, 24(1), 21–41. retrieved from https://so07.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JPsychol/article/view/8130

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