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Jodi Viljoen
Areas of interest
Law and Forensic (Primary), Clinical Science
Research Interests
Violence and offending (particularly during adolescence), risk assessment, risk management, treatment, protective factors
Selected Publications
Viljoen, J. L., Jonnson, M. R., Cochrane, D. M., Vargen, L., & Vincent, G. M. (2019). Impact of risk assessment instruments on rates of pretrial detention, post-conviction placements, and release: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Law and Human Behavior, 43, 397-420. https://doi.org/10.1037/lhb0000344
Viljoen, J. L., Cochrane, D. M., Shaffer, C. S., Muir, N. M, Brodersen, E., Rogers, B. J., Douglas, K. S., Roesch, R., McMahon, R. J., & Vincent, G. M. (2019). Bridging risk assessments to case plans: Development and evaluation of the ARROW intervention-planning tool for adolescents on probation. Criminal Justice and Behavior. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854819873019
Viljoen, J. L., Shaffer, C. S., Muir, N. M., Cochrane, D. M., & Brodersen, E. M. (2019). Improving case plans and interventions for adolescents on probation: The implementation of the SAVRY and a structured case planning form. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 46, 42-62. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854818799379
Viljoen, J. L., Bhanwer, A. K., Shaffer, C. S., & Douglas, K. S. (2018). Assessing protective factors for adolescent offending: A conceptually-informed examination of the SAVRY and YLS/CMI. Assessment. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/1073191118768435
Viljoen, J. L., Cochrane, D. M., & Jonnson, M. R. (2018). Do risk assessment tools help manage and reduce risk of violence and reoffending? A systematic review. Law and Human Behavior, 42, 181–214. https://doi.org/10.1037/lhb0000280
Viljoen, J. L., Shaffer, C., Gray, A. L., & Douglas, K. S. (2017). Are adolescent risk assessment tools sensitive to change? A framework and examination of the SAVRY and the YLS/CMI. Law and Human Behavior, 41, 244-257. https://doi.org/10.1037/lhb0000238
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Jodi Vijloen. Jodi was a valued colleague, a cherished mentor, and a brilliant scholar. Jodi’s students and collaborators will continue to manage her current projects and advance her vision to support youth involved in the criminal justice system. Questions regarding administrative matters may be sent to the Chair of the Department of Psychology (debc@sfu.ca) or the Assistant to the Chair (psychology_chair_assistant@sfu.ca). Questions regarding research may be sent to Dr. Adam Blanchard (ajb8@sfu.ca).