Cogynt.ai Intelligent Decision Support for Violence Risk Assessment

This document is a technical report detailing the Cogynt.ai intelligent decision support system designed for violence risk assessment. It outlines the integration of qualitative and quantitative analytics to provide triage support for safety personnel, scaling from individual interviews to broader population screenings. The report describes the Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) approach, emphasizing evidence-based guidelines informed by experts to assess the risk of harmful acts. It presents various modeling approaches, including qualitative models and machine learning techniques, to enhance decision-making processes. The document also compares expert assessments with Cogynt.ai model assessments through case studies, illustrating the system's effectiveness in identifying risks associated with targeted violence, stalking, and suicidal ideation. Key takeaways emphasize the importance of integrating human judgment with AI to achieve scalable and effective violence risk assessment solutions.