Homicide Plan Tracking Scale (HPTS)
About the HPTS
License Agreement for Use of the HPTS
Training for the HPTS
Translations and Linguistic Validation of the HPTS
How to Cite the HPTS
About the HPTS
The Homicide Plan Tracking Scale (HPTS)* is an 8-page scale. Page 1 contains directions for patients. Pages 2 through 7 of the HPTS contains 37 questions which covers 7 domains of homicide planning:
• homicide method
• homicide means
• homicide location
• homicide date / timeframe
• people involved
• homicidal intent
• incomplete preparations
Page 9 is a scoring page for the clinician.
The 3 Optional Items pages of the HPTS provide the clinician with additional information about the factors that impact the patient’s homicidal planning.
We recommend the use of a systematic, structured approach to elicit information on homicide planning and to track these details over time. It can be rated in 3 ways: 1. patient-rated; 2. clinician-rated; or 3. patient-rated followed by a blind clinician-rating, followed by a reconciliation of these ratings in a joint interview. The HPTS is designed for use in clinical research studies and in clinical settings.
For any scientific questions relating to the HPTS, contact Jennifer M. Giddens directly by email at: jenniferMgiddens@gmail.com
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License Agreement for Use of the HPTS
Jennifer M. Giddens licenses the HPTS in paper format for distribution as follows : 1) in paper format for any uses; or 2) in fixed pdf form, paper form, or both for use in clinical or academic research trials or studies.
To license the HPTS for use there is a charge of $2 per use in a single administration (not per patient enrolled). The amount must be paid in full before study initiation. For more information about licensing, email jenniferMgiddens@gmail.com
Training for the HPTS
For information about training on the HPTS, please contact: jenniferMgiddens@gmail.com
Jennifer M. Giddens does not authorize anyone to provide training to others on their scales who is not a licensed psychiatrist or clinical psychologist (MD or PhD) and who has not been specifically trained and authorized to provide this training to others by Jennifer M. Giddens.
Translations and Linguistic Validation of the HPTS
For information about translations of the HPTS, please contact: jennifermgiddens@gmail.com
How to Cite the HPTS
Use the following citation in referencing the HPTS:
1. Sheehan DV, and Giddens JM. Harm Research Institute. Homicide Plan Tracking Scale (HPTS). Retrieved January 7th, 2017 from: https://harmresearch.org///index.php/homicidality/homicide-plan-tracking-scale-hpts/
* in field testing.