The Hamilton Anatomy of Risk Management - Youth Version
HARM-YV
The HARM-FV is designed for use in the management of youth offenders in detention or treatment settings

Demographic and Diagnostic Information
Stage 1: PAST
History of offences
In the HARM-YV, the focus of the historical violence assessment is the patient’s criminal record
Historical risk factors
Stage 2: CURRENT
Aggression tracking
We encourage the use of the AIS or a similar instrument for recording and tracking of aggressive incidents
Current risk factors
The HARM-YV adds several risk factors relevant specifically to youth
Self-harm incidents
Protective factors
Stage 3: FUTURE
Violence risk assessment
Because many patients do very well with structure and supervision but may be at higher risk without these, risk is assessed with professional (or mental health support), and without
Suicide Risk assessment
In the HARM-YV, suicide risk is assessed with or without professional support
Risk management plan
Stressors or destabilisers
Privileges
In the HARM-YV, privileges are chosen from options for onsite and offsite privileges, including time periods