Violence Risk Assessment

Dr. Howard is Attending Psychiatrist, Cermak Health Services of the Cook County Jail, 2800 S. California, Chicago, IL 60608, and in private practice, E-mail: [email protected]; and Dr. Cavanaugh is Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Rush University Medical College, Chicago, IL.

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