The AVRRT contains a comprehensive list of characteristics an individual may display, a scale for rating the characteristics (from 0 [Absent] to 3 [Severe or Completely True], and an intervention possible for that characteristic in hopes of allaying it if present. Some examples of the characteristics Dr. Seifert outlines are "More than 3 Emotional Outbursts in the Past Year," "Interest in Weapons, or Macabre, or the 'dark side," and "Sexual Harassment of Women."

At the end of the list, you're able to add the score and observe if the individual displays a low, moderate, or severe possibility of violence. Dr. Seifert also includes Action Steps to be put in place if the individual is found to have a risk of developing severe and chronic violent tendencies. In this manner, the assessment acts as a Risk Reduction Tool to be used to reduce, and prevent, the risk of future violence for the client. 

Research has shown that males in their late adolescence or early adulthood, with mental health and substance abuse problems, are seven times more likely to engage in violent behaviors. If both of these conditions are displayed in an individual with anger management difficulties, Dr. Seifert highly recommends the administration of her checklist to determine the Violence Risk Reduction Interventions that are needed. With this assessment, its observation of risk factors, and the explanation of interventions to be put in place to reduce them, AVRRT offers a solution to overcome these factors and develop skills to cope with life effectively and efficiently. The AVRRT will guide the creation of violence risk reduction plans.