Spousal Assault Risk Assessment

The Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA) is a tool used to evaluate the risk of future violence or spousal assault in individuals based on past behaviors and different types of risk factors.

Risk assessment for violence involves evaluating an individual’s likelihood of committing violent acts by analyzing factors such as past behavior, mental state, and external stressors.

To assess the extent of risk in domestic violence cases, professionals typically evaluate risk factors such as prior abuse, threats, access to weapons, and the history of violence to determine the severity and likelihood of future harm.