The significance of the development of a tool such as the CARV is widespread and offers an opportunity for school and mental health professionals to access a reliable tool for determining the need for additional testing and for specific treatment protocols. In about 40 minutes, a teacher, mental health professional or trained caregiver can accurately determine the type and intensity of services that are needed for the youth. Among adult actuarial risk tools, the more risk factors that an adult offender has, the greater his risk for recidivism. The CARV is constructed in a similar fashion. Resiliency factors include nurturing, stable caregiver with consistent, non-harsh disciplinary techniques, school success, and prosocial peers.
More Risk factors result in a higher risk score.
Resiliency scores are subtracted from the risk score. A treatment model developed by ESPS focuses on the entire family unit and services are designed to address multiple needs when they are identified. Collaborative efforts of all available services within a community are supported through interagency treatment teams. They are decreased when a youth has had significant treatment and is doing well. The treatment team can increase or decrease services.