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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

www.rma.scot
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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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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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📣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
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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
rmascotland.bsky.social
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
rmascotland.bsky.social
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
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September 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
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
rmascotland.bsky.social
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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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
rmascotland.bsky.social
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...
On a purple background, the left hand side has a graphic of a computer monitor. It shows a website homepage, with a purple banner at the top, a grey background and eight rectangle boxes underneath. On the right hand side in white font is the text: Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk (SAFERR): SAFERR is an online directory that provides a summary and evaluation of the effectiveness of different risk management approaches used in forensic practice across the world. www.rma.scot
July 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
rmascotland.bsky.social
Every entry in our new risk management approach directory SAFERR contains background, application and effectiveness information, providing an overview of the current evidence base regarding the risk management approach and its use with forensic populations. Take a look around: saferr.rma.scot
July 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk (SAFERR) is the new #RMAScot online directory providing a summary and evaluation of the effectiveness of different risk management approaches used in forensic practice across the world. Take a look around: saferr.rma.scot
July 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
We're looking for someone to take on lead responsibility for #corporategovernance, #finance and #HR processes at #RMAScot. In this role you’ll support business planning and reporting, plus you’ll lead the development and maintenance of relevant control systems. Apply 👇
www.rma.scot/vacancy-fina...
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July 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
People can be involved with justice prior to, or without, being convicted of an offence. This new #RMAScot study considers implications for practice in the justice system of risk assessment with individuals prior to, or without being convicted of an offence:

www.rma.scot/research/pre...
On the left hand side is a blurry picture of the forth bridge, taken from the shore, with the sun in the background. On the right hand side is a grey background with purple text that reads: Pre-trial Risk Assessment Study - This research provides a focus on the role of pre-trial risk assessment, drawn from a significant quantity of research studies from America. It considers implications for practice in the Scottish justice system of risk assessment with individuals prior to, or without being convicted of an offence.
June 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
📢 Closes 25 May!

We've got four opportunities to join the #RMAScot team and help us work towards Making Scotland Safer:

💼 Head of OLR
💼 Policy & Practice Lead
💼 OLR Case Worker (FTC)
💼 Researcher (FTC)

www.rma.scot/category/vac...
On the left hand side is a blurry picture of people sitting round a table in an office, there's a blue wall in the background. On the right, in purple text is the words: Work with us, Head of OLR (Permanent), Policy & Practice Lead (Permanent), OLR Case Worker (12 months FTC), Researcher (12 months FTC). Underneath in blue text is the words: We work a 35 hour week with a focus on building good work/life balance, and we offer flexible working and provide flexi time for all colleagues. You’ll join with 29 days annual leave, plus 11 ½ public holidays to use flexibly when suits you. We offer a generous CPD offering, and an Employee Assistance Service. rma.scot/category/vacancies
May 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
This year marks the 20th anniversary of #RMAScot. Over the last two decades, we've developed standards of practice, & delivered improvements to how risk of serious harm is assessed and managed in Scotland. See what's next: www.rma.scot/2025-26-busi...
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May 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
In the fourth episode of #RMAScot A Wee Chat About Justice #podcast we discuss indeterminate sentences - the Order for Lifelong Restriction in Scotland, and the Imprisonment for Public Protection in England and Wales. Listen on Spotify, Amazon, Apple or on our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...
May 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of #RMAScot. We’re proud of the work we’ve done over the last two decades to make Scotland safer, and this year we’ll build on that with our 2025-26 Business Plan objectives: www.rma.scot/2025-26-busi...
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May 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
Work with us! We're pleased to be recruiting for four exciting posts within the #RMAScot team:

📌 Head of OLR (Permanent)
📌 Policy & Practice Lead (Permanent)
📌 OLR Case Worker (FTC 12 months)
📌 Researcher (FTC 12 months)

Close: midnight 25 May. Find out more & apply: www.rma.scot/category/vac...
On the left hand side is a blurry picture of people sitting round a table in an office, there's a blue wall in the background. On the right, in purple text is the words: Work with us, Head of OLR (Permanent), Policy & Practice Lead (Permanent), OLR Case Worker (12 months FTC), Researcher (12 months FTC). Underneath in blue text is the words: We work a 35 hour week with a focus on building good work/life balance, and we offer flexible working and provide flexi time for all colleagues. You’ll join with 29 days annual leave, plus 11 ½ public holidays to use flexibly when suits you. We offer a generous CPD offering, and an Employee Assistance Service. rma.scot/category/vacancies
May 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of #RMAScot. We’re proud of the work we’ve done over the last two decades to make Scotland safer, and this year we’ll build on that with our 2025-26 Business Plan objectives: www.rma.scot/2025-26-busi...
April 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
Can AI predict offending behaviour? In this episode of #RMAScot A Wee Chat About Justice the team discuss where #AI could - or already does - play a role in the justice system. Listen now - Spotify, Apple, Amazon or here: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-... #podcast #scottishjustice #artificialintelligence
April 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Does AI have a role in our justice system? Listen to the latest episode of #RMAScot A Wee Chat About Justice - available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon or our website here: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...
April 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
rmascotland.bsky.social
In Episode 4 of the #RMAScot podcast A Wee Chat About Justice, the team talk about the indeterminate sentences - the Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) in Scotland, & the Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) in England & Wales. Listen now: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...
April 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM