DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCREENING INSTRUMENT, REVISED (DVSI-R)
Kirk R. Williams
This project began 14 years ago in the State of Connecticut, based on research previously conducted in Colorado (Williams & Houghton, 2004). It involves conducting multiple analyses on the predictive validity of the DVSI-R, yielding multiple publications (Williams & Grant, 2006, Williams, 2007, Williams, 2012, Bell & Williams, 2013, Stansfield & Williams, 2014, Williams & Stansfield, 2017, and Campbell, Messing, & Williams, 2017, Stansfield & Williams, 2018, Gerstenberger, Stansfield, & Williams, 2019, Williams, Stansfield, & Campbell, 2021). These published studies estimated the relation between the DVSI-R and 18-month follow up recidivism data under a variety of conditions and using different analytic methods. Current research involves a comparison of the predictive validity of the DVSI-R using data from criminal and civil (family) courts, and tests designed to determine whether any evidence exists of assessment bias by race or ethnicity. This instrument is now being used to manage domestic violence cases pre- and post-adjudication in Connecticut and other jurisdictions across the country.
THE SEVEN VIRTUES OF HIGHLY COMPASSIONATE PEOPLE: TOOLS FOR CULTIVATING A LIFE OF HARMONY AND JOY
This is a recently published book, providing the foundation for the development of a website, including podcasts, cliff notes, commentary, and interactive study guides. This website is currently under construction.