The WAVR-21 Explained

The WAVR-21 – Workplace Assessment of Violence Risk – is a 21-item coded instrument for the structured assessment of workplace and campus targeted violence risk. First published in 2007 by its co-developers, Drs. Stephen White and Reid Meloy, the WAVR-21 reflects the...

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WAVR-21 User Guide 2025

Summary Description of the WAVR-21 V3 with Some Threat Assessment Guidelines  Stephen G. White, Ph.D., & J. Reid Meloy, Ph.D., ABPPCo-developers of the WAVR-21   Workplace violence, including campus violence, remains a recurrent issue for employers and...

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WAVR-21 Intro & Digital Options

The WAVR-21 V3 andThe WAVR-21 Threat Assessment App Provided byStephen G. White, Ph.D., & J. Reid Meloy, Ph.D.Co-developers of the WAVR-21   The WAVR-21 Threat Assessment Apps ("WAVR-21 Apps") are the digital versions of the WAVR-21 V3. The WAVR is a...

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The WAVR-21 SPJ

The WAVR-21 is an Example of a “SPJ” tool  – A Structured Professional Judgment Guide  Understanding SPJs  Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) is a methodological framework used in risk assessment,  combining empirical data and professional discretion in what are...

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