Table 2.

Checklist of Empirically-Validated Factors for Assessing Violence Risk of Veterans

Look at static factors empirically related to violent behavior (e.g., demographics, traits, history).
Veteran-Specific	General Population
____   Younger Age (<40)	____   Male
____   Maltreatment/Abuse as a Child	____   Age of Onset of Violence (<13)
____   Past Violence/ Aggression	____   Criminal Arrests for Violence
____   Exposed to Combat during Service	____   Psychopathic Traits
Adjust risk estimate by considering dynamic, individual-level variables (e.g., clinical diagnosis).
Veteran-Specific	General Population
____   Meets Criteria for PTSD	____   Personality Disorder
____   High PTSD Symptom Severity	____   Current Violent Thoughts
____   Substance Abuse	____   Anger Problems
____   Depression	____   Acute Psychotic or Manic Symptoms
Examine dynamic protective or risk factors in the Veteran’s environment (e.g., life situation).
Veteran-Specific	General Population
____   Current Employment	____   Living Stability
____   Financial Stability/Debt	____   Engaged in Mental Health Treatment
	____   Adherent to Psychiatric Medications
	____   Supportive Family
	____   Strong Social Network

Note. Mark ‘↑’ to indicate increased risk, ‘↓’ to indicate decreased risk, and ↔1’ to indicate if the factor is not applicable, endorsed, or relevant in this case. Please note there are no scoring criteria recommended. Also note that this list is subject to change as more research elucidates risk factors in Veteran and general populations. This list aims primarily to help structure evaluation of violence risk for Veterans and is not intended to substitute for fully-informed clinical decision-making.