The SIVRA tool is a valuable tool that Behavioral Intervention Team members and clinical staff use to conduct comprehensive and evidence-based violence risk assessment. It ensures consistency and completeness when assessing individuals who may pose a risk to others.
Originally developed in 2012, SIVRA was updated in 2024 with an enhanced version featuring a refined assessment system focused on 21 risk factors related to violence. A fundamental change in the field is the move from a binary or quantitative view of risk to a more nuanced understanding that requires a comprehensive evaluation of various factors. Our refined risk factors and intervention-driven assessment outcomes reflect this nuance. NABITA consultants both teach the SIVRA tool and perform it for our clients.
Read more about the new SIVRA tool in our recent blog, Reviewing the New SIVRA Tool, from NABITA’s President Makenzie Schiemann, M.S., Ph.D.
NABITA’s SIVRA Tool
- Access new SIVRA tool (updated 2024)
- Access SIVRA-35 tool
SIVRA Training & Certification Courses: