Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY)
The SAVRY (Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth) is a risk assessment tool that rates four risk domains (Historical Risk Factors, Social/Contextual Risk Factors, Individual/Clinical Factors, and Protective Factors). These are drawn from existing research and the professional literature on adolescent development as well as on violence and aggression in youth. There are also protective factors that include prosocial involvement, strong social support, strong attachments & bonds, positive attitude towards authority, a strong commitment to school, and resilient personality traits.
| Historical Risk Factors | Social / Contextual Risk Factors | Individual/Clinical Risk Factors |
| History of Violence
Nonviolent Offending Early Initiation of Violence Past Intervention Failures History of Self-Harm Exposure to Violence in Home Child History of Maltreatment Parental / Caregiver Criminality Early Childhood Disruption Poor School Achievement |
Peer Delinquency
Peer Rejection Stress and Poor Coping Poor Parental Management Lack Personal-Social Support Community Disorganization |
Negative Attitudes
Risk Taking / Impulsivity Substance-Use Difficulties Anger Management Problems Low Empathy Remorse ADD / ADHD Poor Compliance Low Interest/Commit to School |