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BACKGROUND

The Cost (Test Unit Fee) link takes you to the Cost (Test Unit Fee) webpage.  Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc.  (Risk & Needs) tests cost are explained.  Note there is only the one fee or cost and that's the "test unit fee."  Everything else , like test booklets, diskettes, manuals, research summaries, instructions, technical support and ongoing research is included at no extra cost.  You will find these domestic violence tests to be very affordable.

The "How To Order" link takes you to a webpage that explains how you can order tests.  Tests can be ordered directly from this webpage or they can be ordered by telephone (602) 234-3506, fax (602) 266-8227 and e-mail hhl@riskandneeds.com.  To order tests you don't have to leave this webpage.  Instructions are provided to assist you.

The "Tests Comparison webpage" is unique to the tests webpage you are on.  This webpage presents about  20 desirable tests-related features that warrant comparison when selecting a test.  Test Comparison categories vary with the purpose of each test.  Reference to the Test Comparison Checklist often helps focus one's test search.

The website www.riskandneeds.com is the Risk & Needs Assessment, Inc. website.  It represents all of Risk & Needs tests while providing considerable depth regarding their design, purpose, composition, methodology and research.  Visitors desiring more juvenile court testing information are encouraged to visit www.riskandneeds.com.

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HOW THESE TESTS WORK

Risk & Needs licensed test user can order tests by telephone: (602) 234-3506, fax: (602) 266-8227, e-mail: hhl@riskandneeds.com or directly from the website by clicking on the How To Order link.

Licensed test users order DOS or Windows diskettes containing 25 or 50 test applications.  If your computer does not have a 3 1/2 floppy drive, you can purchase a stand alone or external USB 3 1/2 floppy drive for approximately $40.00.  This will enable your computer to use Risk & Needs floppy diskettes.  Most orders are filled and placed in the same days return mail.  However, you should allow up to seven or eight working days for delivery.  Upon receiving your order you are ready to use your juvenile court tests.

DOS diskettes are self-contained.  Simply place them in your computer and they are ready to use.  Windows diskettes require a one-time per computer set-up.  Set-up software is available on CD.  Once the program software is installed, it is not necessary to re-use the software again and is by the request of Risk & Needs  to be returned after use.

All Risk & Needs  diskettes have a built in shelf life of 13 months.  This means 13 months after they are received they will stop functioning.  This is done to insure only current up-to-date diskettes are used in the field.  Risk & Needs  performs a database analysis on all returned diskettes annually.  If you haven't used all of the test applications on your diskette by the 13th month, return it to Risk & Needs  so unused tests can be credited to your account and you will be send a new diskette so you can continue testing.

Upon using all of the test applications on a diskette, you return these used diskettes to Risk & Needs .  Upon their receipt all test data is downloaded into that tests expanding database for subsequent research analysis.  It should be noted that before mailing used diskettes back to Risk & Needs, we encourage you to use Risk & Needs proprietary delete all client names from the diskette program.  This is free and involves a few key depressions.

Each diskette has a built-in counter that alerts you to the number of tests used and the number of months remaining on your diskettes 13 month lifespan.  These alerts appear on your screen towards the end of a diskettes operational life.

Risk & Needs still is available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to answer your questions or to provide technical assistance.  Our telephone number is (602) 234-3506, our fax number is (602) 266-8227 and our e-mail address is hhl@riskandneeds.com.  We are on Mountain Standard time.

Your first order will include your ordered diskettes, training manuals, set-up diskettes (if windows) and test-related research.  Risk & Needs staff will walk you through your use of its diskettes over the telephone if desired.  Sometimes it helps to know you have help if needed via telephone.

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