Interactive Demo
Actuarial Supervision Simulator
Actuarial Supervision Simulator is a free, interactive learning demo from the Criminology and Criminal Justice course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Probation, Parole, Intermediate Sanctions, Diversion. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 6 sliders. Adjust the sliders to simulate an actuarial risk assessment. This demo lives in the “Community Corrections and Reentry” section of the course.
How to use this demo
- Adjust the sliders to simulate an actuarial risk assessment.
- Drag the “Prior Convictions 0”, “Age at First Arrest 25”, “Employment Status Employed” sliders to change the inputs and watch the result update live.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Probation
- Parole
- Intermediate Sanctions
- Diversion
- Restorative Justice
Frequently asked questions
What does the Actuarial Supervision Simulator demo do?
The system categorizes individuals into supervision tiers based on their probability of recidivism. Actuarial Supervision Simulator lets you explore this hands-on instead of only reading about it.
What Criminology and Criminal Justice concept does Actuarial Supervision Simulator teach?
Alternatives to incarceration, including probation, parole, and restorative justice programs. It focuses on Probation, Parole, Intermediate Sanctions, Diversion, Restorative Justice from the “Community Corrections and Reentry” section.
What can I control in Actuarial Supervision Simulator?
The “Prior Convictions 0”, “Age at First Arrest 25”, “Employment Status Employed” sliders change the key inputs. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Actuarial Supervision Simulator fit into the Criminology and Criminal Justice course?
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Criminology and Criminal Justice, blending theoretical frameworks with the practical operations of the American legal system. Students will examine the causes of crimi… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Community Corrections and Reentry” section. Open the full Criminology and Criminal Justice course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/criminology-and-criminal-justice-f6d79bda-1ca6-42f1-9940-643cb1edfe95 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Actuarial Supervision Simulator?
You'll build intuition for Probation, Parole, Intermediate Sanctions, Diversion, Restorative Justice — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on Criminology and Criminal Justice alone.
From the Criminology and Criminal Justice course
This interactive demo is part of the Community Corrections and Reentry section. Explore the full Criminology and Criminal Justice course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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