Child Protection Board

The Care Module is an LIJ tool and part of the Ritax. With it, a professional identifies concerns about the home situation. The instrument identifies the number of care factors. Afterwards, the Child Protection Board and/or the Youth Probation Service can weigh up whether professional help is needed...

In criminal investigations involving a sex offence or sexually transgressive behaviour by juveniles (aged 12-18), the J-SOAP D (version III) is used (in addition to the LIJ instruments). The J-SOAP D is used to estimate the risk profile and recidivism risk for vice.

The SPSy is a questionnaire that helps to get a picture of possible mental health problems in young people. It is administered in combination with the SDQ. The Child Protection Board uses the SPSy as a regular component during investigations in juvenile criminal cases to better assess a young person...

The SDQ is a questionnaire that helps to get a picture of strengths and possible psychosocial problems in young people. It is administered in combination with the SPSy. The Child Protection Council uses the SDQ as a regular component during investigations in juvenile criminal cases to better underst...

The SCIL is a short test to recognise whether there is an indication of mild intellectual disability (LVB) in someone aged 14 years and over. The result of the SCIL is calculated using an algorithm. The SCIL helps council staff to quickly see if someone needs extra support. Examples: extra guidance ...

The Ritax is part of the LIJ and is used for young people suspected of committing a crime. Ritax is a scientifically based risk assessment instrument. It allows a substantiated recommendation to be made for an intervention to prevent recidivism and encourage positive development of the young person.