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Risk Management Authority
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We publish research and set the standard for risk assessment and management practice in Scotland, to reduce reoffending and the harm that it causes. Shares/follows are not necessarily endorsements. #RMAScot

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · Oct 20
The #RMAScot podcast A Wee Chat About Justice discusses themes in justice, forensic psychology & social work. The latest is a bonus feature-length episode featuring Dr Rajan Darjee, talking about his experience working in forensic psychiatry for over 20 years 👇
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Learn more about our new directory of risk management approaches, Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk, in this short video: vimeo.com/1105419615?s...
Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk (SAFERR)
SAFERR is a free resource from the Risk Management Authority (RMA). It is designed to support a wide range of professionals, including those working in justice services,…
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November 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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We're currently seeking experienced risk assessors to become #RMAScot Accredited - a vital role in the Scottish justice system. If you're interested, have a read below & get in touch with us for an informal chat about the role and application process: olr@rma.gov.scot www.rma.scot/olr/risk-ass...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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#RMAScot SAFERR is our new online directory that provides a summary and evaluation of the effectiveness of different risk management approaches used in forensic practice across the world. Listen to the team introduce SAFERR in our latest podcast episode: open.spotify.com/show/6efsYNR...
Episode 7: Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk
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November 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Recently we invited colleagues to mark the 20th Anniversary of #RMAScot! We’ve proudly contributed to public protection for two decades & look forward to continuing to work across the sector to Make Scotland Safer. Have a read about what we got up to, and what’s next: www.rma.scot/reflecting-o...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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SAFERR provides a summary and evaluation of the effectiveness of different risk management approaches used in forensic practice across the world. Listen to the #RMAScot team introduce SAFERR and talk about the development of this resource in our latest episode:

🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6efsYNR...
Episode 7: Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk
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November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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🚨#JobAlert🚨
We’re looking for an organised & proactive #administrator on a fixed-term contract to play a key role in providing an efficient, high-quality service, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of business support operations.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Last call to apply for the @unistrathclyde.bsky.social Postgraduate Certificate in Children and Young People in Conflict with the Law.

A great opportunity to further CPD and develop a specialism.

More information and booking here: 👉 buff.ly/SQ0zwZV
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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JABS invites applications from suitably experienced individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the role of Chairperson of the Parole Board for Scotland.
Applications must be submitted by 12 noon on Mon 10 Nov 2025.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
The #RMAScot podcast A Wee Chat About Justice discusses themes in justice, forensic psychology & social work. In our new episode, the team are talking about our free directory of risk management approaches - Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk:
open.spotify.com/show/6efsYNR...
Episode 7: Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk
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October 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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📣This weekend is your last chance to get your application in to join the #RMAScot Team as our OLR Lead or OLR Team Manager! See below for more information about the roles and how to apply.

🗓️ Applications close at midnight this Sunday, 26 October
www.rma.scot/category/vac...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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As we head into our 20th year of #RMAScot we're proud to continue our legacy working to help Make Scotland Safer - and you could join us. If you're experienced in working in public protection, we want to hear from you! Join the Team 👇
www.rma.scot/category/vac...
October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
rmascotland.bsky.social
Our latest #podcast episode is now live! The #RMAScot team are talking about our newest project, SAFERR, an online directory of risk management approaches designed to support colleagues working in justice. Listen now on Spotify, Apple or our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...
October 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
The #RMAScot podcast A Wee Chat About Justice discusses themes in justice, forensic psychology & social work. The latest is a bonus feature-length episode featuring Dr Rajan Darjee, talking about his experience working in forensic psychiatry for over 20 years 👇
🎧 open.spotify.com/show/6efsYNR...
Spotify – Web Player
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October 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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We're looking for someone with excellent leadership skills and experience in risk assessment and management to join the #RMAScot team! This is a permanent post, 35-hours a week. We work on a hybrid basis to offer a better work/life balance.

More info & apply: www.rma.scot/vacancy-olr-...
Vacancy: OLR Team Manager - RMA - Risk Management Authority
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October 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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We're hiring! We're looking for someone with a track record in developing and delivering initiatives to improve risk assessment and management practice, and with leadership qualities to be our new OLR Team Manager. Deadline to apply is midnight, 26 Oct. Find out more: www.rma.scot/vacancy-olr-...
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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We're currently recruiting for an OLR Team Manager to drive strategic oversight and optimisation of our functions related to the Order for Lifelong Restriction sentence. This challenging post requires a range of experience and expertise, find out more and apply: www.rma.scot/vacancy-olr-...
Vacancy: OLR Team Manager - RMA - Risk Management Authority
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October 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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As we head into our 20th year of #RMAScot we're proud to continue our legacy working to help Make Scotland Safer - and you could join us. If you're experienced in working in public protection, we want to hear from you! Join the Team 👇
www.rma.scot/category/vac...
September 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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If you're interested in working with public protection partners to raise the standard of risk assessment and management across Scotland, we want to hear from you! 👋

We're hiring for two permanent posts with the #RMAScot team - OLR Team Manager & OLR Lead. www.rma.scot/category/vac... #hiring
September 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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We're currently recruiting for two permanent posts within the #RMAScot team - OLR Team Manager and an OLR Lead. Join us and help work towards a safer Scotland. Closing date for both is midnight, Sunday 26 October.

Take a look: www.rma.scot/category/vac...

#recruitment #hiring #publicprotection
On the left is a blurry image of people sitting around a circular table in a meeting, the office walls are blue and grey. On the right side is purple text that reads: Work with us - OLR Team Manager & OLR Lead. We work a 35 hour hybrid week with a focus on building good work/life balance, and we offer flexible working and provide flexi time for all colleagues.As part of the Scottish Government, we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of benefits including 40.5 days leave, a generous CPD offering, and an Employee Assistance Service. rma.scot/category/vacancies
September 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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The OLR is a life sentence which requires the risk management of serious violent and sexual offending to protect the public from serious harm. The OLR, introduced in 2006, is unique to Scotland and only available to the high court.  Find out more about the OLR here rma.scot/abo/podcast-...
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September 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Psychopathy and the Order for Lifelong Restriction: An analysis of psychopathy in individuals sentenced to an OLR. Part of our research series in understanding complexity and risk management
August 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk (SAFERR) is our new online directory of different risk management approaches used in forensic practice across the world, each entry provides background, application and effectiveness information.

Take a look around: saferr.rma.scot #RMAScot
August 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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In this bonus episode of A Wee Chat About Justice, Dr Rajan Darjee talks about multi-disciplinary approaches throughout his career spanning over 20 years, and how it all started with The Silence of the Lambs...

🎧 Spotify, Apple, Amazon Podcasts or our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...
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August 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Our new risk management approach directory is evidence-based and specifically focused on the implementation and evaluation of a variety of approaches in the context of their application with forensic populations. Find out more: www.rma.scot/supporting-r...
August 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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To help Make Scotland Safer, #RMAScot Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk (SAFERR) is designed to support professionals working in justice in understanding, selecting and applying effective risk management approaches: saferr.rma.scot
SAFERR | SAFERR
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August 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM