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PCL-R 2nd Edition

For a list of research references on psychopathy, the PCL-R and its derivatives, visit our Key References Page.


For information on the potential misuse of the PCL-R see:

Hare, R. D. (1998). The Hare PCL-R: Some issues concerning its use and misuse. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 3, 101-122.
A review of the PCL-R by S.M. Fulero in the Twelfth Mental Measurements Yearbook (pages 453-454), J.C. Conoley and J.C. Impara (eds). Lincoln, Nebraska, Buros Institute, described the PCL-R as "state of the art...both clinically and in research use". Recent surveys of the literature have determined that the PCL-R is the single best predictor of violent behaviour currently available.

In clinical settings, the PCL-R is used for psycho-diagnostic purposes. Because an individual's scores may have important consequences for his or her future, the absolute value is of critical importance. The potential for harm is considerable if the PCL-R is used incorrectly, or if the user is not familiar with the clinical and empirical literature pertaining to psychopathy. Clinicians should
  • Possess an advanced degree in the social, medical, or behavioral sciences, such as a Ph.D., D.Ed. or M.D.
  • Be registered with the local state or provincial registration body that regulates the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorder (e.g., psychological or psychiatric association);
  • Have experience with forensic populations (as demonstrated by registration as a diploma in forensic psychology or psychiatry, completion of a practicum or internship in a clinical-forensic setting,or at least two years of relevant work-related experience)
  • Limit their use of the PCL-R to those populations in which it has been fully validated. The manual, published in 1991, stated that this meant only adult male forensic populations (e.g.,institutional or community correctional facilities, forensic psychiatric hospitals, and pre trial evaluation or detention facilities.) However, there now is enough empirical evidence to support its use with female and adolescent offenders, as well as with sex offenders.
  • Insure that they have adequate training and experience in the use of the PCL-R. We further recommend that, wherever possible, the PCL-R scores of two independent raters should be averaged so as to increase the reliability of the assessment.



MHS Translations:

To inquire about existing translations, to translate an MHS assessment, or to obtain permission to reproduce MHS copyrighted material please contact permissions@mhs.com for further information.


Available translations of the PCL-R 1991 Edition:

Bulgarian - Available from MHS via license to copy only
Dutch (Manual and forms) - Available from Pearson Netherlands (no longer available)
Finnish - Available from MHS via license to copy only
French (PQ) (all Forms and Manuals) - Available from MHS
Korean(QuikScore Form, Interview Guide) - Available from MHS via license to copy only
Portuguese (Brazil) (Manual, Interview Guide, Percentile Tables) - Available from MHS (1-800-456-3003) or Casa do Psicólogo
Spanish (Chile) (Interview guide, rating criteria) - Available from MHS via license to copy only
Spanish (Euro) (Interview guide, score sheet) - Available from MHS via license to copy only


Available translations of the PCL-R 2nd Edition:

Danish (Interview guide, scoring booklet and scoring guide) - Available from Hogrefe Psykologisk Forlag
German (Manual, Interview Guide, QuikScore form) - Testzentrale
Hebrew (all forms and Manual) - Available from PsychTech Ltd
Italian (Manual, Item Booklet, Interview Schedule, QuikScore form) - Available from Giunti O.S.
Japanese - Available from Kaneko Shobo Co. Ltd.
Korean - Available from Hakjisa Publishers Online or email: minji@hakjisa.co.kr
Spanish - Available from Tea Ediciones
Swedish (all forms) - Available from PSYKOLOGIFORLAGET AB or email info@hogrefe.se


The PCL-R can be obtained through the publisher Multi-Health Systems


www.mhs.com