Techniques for Assessing the Accuracy of Recidivism Prediction Scales, 1960-1980: [Miami, Albuquerque, New York City, Alameda and Los Angeles Counties, and the State of California]
The purpose of this data collection was to measure the
 validity or accuracy of four recidivism prediction instruments: the
 INSLAW, RAND, SFS81, and CGR scales. These scales estimate the
 probability that criminals will commit subsequent crimes quickly, that
 individuals will commit crime frequently, that inmates …