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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our latest research involved evaluation of the implementation of the Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) sentence for 50 individuals to identify areas of effective practice and areas for improvement in relation to implementation of the sentence. Learn more: www.rma.scot/rma-publish-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎙️ New podcast episode! We're chatting with OLR case workers Ailish, Chloe and Eva about their journeys into the justice sector. From university and volunteering to their first roles, they reflect on how a change in perspective can turn rejection into redirection. www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) is a lifelong sentence designed to protect the public from the risk of serious harm. You can find out more about the OLR, including statistics relating to age, the average punishment part, and the sentencing process our website: www.rma.scot/olr/about-th...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📣 We're pleased to publish our latest research study today. This study looks at 50 individuals subject to the OLR, and is the first detailed evaluation to consider whether it's being implemented as intended. The findings inform a suite of recommendations. Find it here: www.rma.scot/rma-publish-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New podcast episode! We're continuing our series chatting to the #RMAScot team about their careers, what brought them to the RMA and what they've learned along the way. Listen on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts or on our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Social Work Scotland @socworkscot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📣 We're excited to be recruiting for our Protecting Children Policy and Practice Advisor post📣 📅 Closing date: 12pm 28 August For full details please see our website 👇 socialworkscotland.org/vacancies/pr...

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Scottish Association of Social Work @scotssocialwork.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This event will provide opportunities to share experiences, exchange ideas, and explore both the challenges and opportunities facing independent practitioners. buff.ly/xk7jzuU

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This #RMAScot research explores the prevalence of psychopathy in individuals subject to an Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR), and uses the findings to make recommendations for how we can help make Scotland safer. Read the study: www.rma.scot/publications...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Wondering what a career in research might look like? #RMAScot Research and Development team talk about their qualifications, volunteering and work experiences on our latest podcast episode. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts or our website player: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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CELCIS @celcis.org · 22/07/2026

We have six free CPD accredited webinar recordings and resources in which researchers and practitioners discuss the role of artificial intelligence in social care and explore whether AI could improve social work and outcomes for children, young people and their families: buff.ly/f6pVNJb

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3) What are the impacts of using AI transcription tools in social care?

4) Is AI your new critical friend in social work practice?

5) Companion, advisor or misguided friend? What do we need to know about the relationships children and young people have with AI and chatbots?

6) Where’s the harm? Protecting children from online sexual abuse and risk in the age of artificial intelligence

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with our Research and Development team to hear how they got started, the paths they've taken, and the lessons they've learned along the way. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts or our website player: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

What does a career in Research at the RMA actually look like? In our latest #RMAScot podcast episode, we sit down with our Research team to hear how they got started, the lessons they've learned & the work they do today. Available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon & below: 🎧 www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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CYCJ @cycjscotland.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

We are off! We will be live posting here from #YJConf26 bringing you all the updates from across today’s events as we explore this year’s theme, ‘Diversity, Inequality and Justice.’ If you need help throughout, grab a member of the CYCJ team - they're wearing the purple lanyards!

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We're delighted to welcome Dr Stuart Doig and Sharon Stirrat to the #RMAScot Board. Our Board set the strategic direction of the RMA and ensure our work continues to contribute to Making Scotland Safer - learn more ⬇️ www.rma.scot/new-board-me...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Sign up to our Mailing List to receive email news, events and information about the RMA straight to your inbox 📧 scot.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

In our latest #RMAScot podcast episode we talk about the UK Sex Offender Register - what it is, how it works and how it came about - and consider the impact on people and communities. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, or on our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

🎧A Wee Chat About Justice discusses themes in justice, forensic psychology & social work - we've got episodes on counter-terrorism, the Order for Lifelong Restriction & the role of AI in justice, plus a special guest episode featuring Dr Raj Darjee - find them all here: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

#RMAScot research analysing rates of psychopathy in individuals subject to the Order for Lifelong Restriction found a high prevalence of psychopathy which was higher than many other studies across the world. Read more: www.rma.scot/analysis-fin... Hear the findings 👇 vimeo.com/1172221038?f...

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Psychopathy and the OLR

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Social media developments, AI, and the attention economy could be increasing the risk that online harm poses to our communities. In the latest episodes of the #RMAScot podcast, we consider the impact and how to help keep people safe. Listen now 👇 www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Psychopathy has been described as one of the most important psychological constructs in forensic practice; the latest #RMAScot study focuses on the prevalence of psychopathy in individuals subject to an Order for Lifelong Restriction. www.rma.scot/publications...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This year we’ll be working with justice agencies to analyse training needs relating to risk assessment and management. This engagement work will help inform the development of the #RMAScot training strategy – get in touch if you think we could help: info@rma.gov.scot www.rma.scot/2026-27-busi...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The development of AI and the effect of the attention economy may be increasing the risk that online harm poses to our communities. In the latest #RMAScot podcast episodes we consider the impact of online harm & how to help keep people safe. Listen now 👇 www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We work together with external researchers and partners to build on the evidence base in the Scottish justice system. Find out about what we’ve got planned for 2026-27: www.rma.scot/2026-27-busi... #RMAScot

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News - RMA - Risk Management Authority The RMA have published their 2026-27 Business Plan, outlining key activities to Make Scotland Safer

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Our new #RMAScot Business Plan is published! This year we’re publishing new research into responsivity needs, launching online resources & continuing to support justice colleagues to improve the standards of risk assessment & management practice in Scotland. Read more: www.rma.scot/2026-27-busi...

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News - RMA - Risk Management Authority The RMA have published their 2026-27 Business Plan, outlining key activities to Make Scotland Safer

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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Looking forward to speaking at this SASO event as a Commissioner in the independent Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission. 📆 5:45pm, Tuesday 21st April. 🏫 Venue: St George's Tron, Buchanan St, Glasgow. 🎟 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-prison... #Criminology #CrimSky #Law #SocialWork #Decarceration

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The Prisons & Penal Crisis: What Should be Done?

Join SASO to learn out about the Sentencing & Penal Policy Commission’s newly published recommendations and to put your questions to them.

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Get #RMAScot news and updates straight to your inbox with our Enewsletter 📧 Sign up: scot.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe/po...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We’re recently published #RMAScot research analysing rates of psychopathy in individuals sentenced to an Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) to inform how we work more responsively with individuals. Learn more in the below video 👇 vimeo.com/1172221038?f...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

In the age of the 'Manosphere', how might social media & the algorithm be shaping our young people? In our latest podcast we're talking about how to help keep communities safe in online spaces. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or on our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Today, #WorldSocialWorkDay, highlights the vital role of social work internationally, and in Scotland, welcomes the launch of the National Social Work Agency. We're proud to mark this day and continue to support our colleagues in social work in #MakingScotlandSafer www.rma.scot/supporting-s...

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British Association of Social Workers @basw-uk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy World Social Work Day! 🎉 Today we proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with social workers in the UK and across the globe - showing our collective appreciation for your hard work, care, resilience, dedication, and the positive difference you're making to people's lives each and everyday.

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🎧 The team are talking about the potential dangers of online social spaces in our latest #RMAScot podcast episodes: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-... Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and our website 🎧

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Iain Brennan @iainbrennan.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This Wednesday 2-3.30pm GMT @crimsochull.bsky.social: Jimmy Paul (Head of Scotland's Violence Reduction Unit) discussing 20 yrs of violence reduction in Scotland and the challenges of sustained violence reduction. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-scotti...

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“The Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU): Past, Present and Future”

Join the first session of our CV3 Speaker Series with Jimmy Paul, Head of Scotland’s Violence Reduction Unit.

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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 10/03/2026

We’re seeking 2 highly motivated and dedicated Social Workers to join our Adult and Older People’s Services in the Cambuslang/Rutherglen and East Kilbride areas. Applications welcome from qualified Social Workers and final-year Social Work students. Apply by Sunday 15 March.

Hold a social work or equivalent degree? Work for us. We need social workers. South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership. Photo of a social worker sitting with an older woman, helping fill out some forms.

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episodes! Our Research Team are talking about online spaces to consider the impact on vulnerable populations & how to help keep communities safe in the digital age. Listen on Spotify, Apple Music or Amazon Podcasts - search A Wee Chat About Justice. www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🎧 New Podcast Episodes! Our Research Team are talking about online spaces to consider the impact on vulnerable populations, the process of implementing safeguards and restrictions; and how legislation must be shaped to help keep communities safe in the digital age. www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

We're looking for individuals to join the #RMAScot Board and help Make Scotland Safer. Two roles require individuals with experience in criminal justice practice or policy, while the third role calls for an expert in forensic or clinical psychology or psychiatry: www.rma.scot/vacancy-boar...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Scottish Ministers are seeking three Members to join the #RMAScot Board. Two roles require experience in criminal justice practice or policy, while the third role calls for an expert in forensic or clinical psychology or psychiatry. 📅 Applications close 2 Jan 2026 www.rma.scot/vacancy-boar...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Public Appointments Scotland are seeking three new Board Members to join the #RMAScot Board help set the strategic direction & Make Scotland Safer Deadline to apply is 2 Jan - see below for more information and the Application Pack 👇 fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

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Appointment of Members to the Risk Management Authority Board

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs is seeking to appoint 3 Members to the Risk Management Authority.

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

#RMAScot Accredited Assessors complete risk assessments that provide a structured professional opinion on risk when an Order for Lifelong Restriction is being considered. We're currently looking for professionals from psychiatry or psychology to become accredited: www.rma.scot/become-an-ac...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

This year marked the 20th anniversary of #RMAScot and we're proud to have grown to become a key partner in Scotland’s public protection landscape. Have a read of our recent blog post to find out more about our work, our 20th Anniversary, and what’s to come next: www.rma.scot/reflecting-o...

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News - RMA - Risk Management Authority 20 year anniversary of the Risk Management Authority contributing to public protection

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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

📢✨️ Dream postdoc job alert: Research Associate – Rehabilitation and Reintegration in Europe (RaRiE). Full-time, 5 year fixed-term job working with @fergusmcneill.bsky.social at University of Glasgow and researchers in the Netherlands and Norway. #Criminology #CrimSky www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPP716/r...

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JustRight Scotland @justrightscotland.org.uk · 27/11/2025

Digital abuse affects women and girls in many ways 🧵

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk (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: saferr.rma.scot vimeo.com/1105419615?s...

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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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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

#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...

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Risk Management Authority @rmascotland.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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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