The Danger Assessment is a validated risk assessment tool developed by Dr. Jacquelyn C. Campbell to evaluate the likelihood of intimate partner homicide among abused women. It uses a calendar to document abuse incidents and a 20-item weighted questionnaire to identify key risk factors linked to lethal violence.
Danger Assessment
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The highest possible score on the Danger Assessment is 38, based on the cumulative weighted points assigned to high-risk indicators. Higher scores reflect a greater likelihood of lethal violence and necessitate urgent intervention and safety planning.
The Danger Assessment categorizes risk into four levels: Variable Danger (0–7), Increased Danger (8–13), Severe Danger (14–17), and Extreme Danger (18 or more). Each level guides healthcare providers in determining the urgency and intensity of recommended protective actions.
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