2021-22 Annual Report Published: OLR Research, Accreditation, Internet Offending Framework, Training and More
12 January 2023
We’re proud to publish our 2021-22 Annual Report today, reflecting on a busy year of working together towards a safer Scotland
RMA Blog: On the Importance of Lunch: the Assessors’ Day
16 December 2022
Our OLR Lead, Ross Pollock, tells us about the most recent Accredited Assessor Day at the RMA.
RMA Blog: Learning and Leaf-Peeping in Canada
17 November 2022
Our Development Lead, Rachel Webb, recently travelled to Canada to attend two international conferences.
RMA ACCREDIT FIVE NEW ASSESSORS
26 April 2022
The Risk Management Authority (RMA) is pleased to announce that five individuals have become Accredited Risk Assessors
RMA Seeks Views on Corporate Plan
25 April 2022
The Risk Management Authority is currently seeking views from stakeholders and practitioners to contribute to the development of a new Corporate Plan
RMA Blog: Exploring the OLR
19 April 2022
Later this year we’re publishing the first in a series of significant OLR Research Reports. Here, our Research Officer Rebecca Wagstaff, talks us through what to expect…
RMA Publish 2022-23 Business Plan: OLR Research, Online Training, FRAME Review
4 April 2022
The Risk Management Authority has published our 2022-23 Business Plan which outlines the work we’re going to do this year
RMA Response to Scottish Government Bail and Release Consultation
25 March 2022
The Risk Management Authority has published our response to the Scottish Government’s Bail and Release from Custody Consultation
Guest Blog: Monica Lloyd, co-developer of ERG22+
30 November 2021
Monica Lloyd, a chartered and HCPC registered forensic psychologist, and Fellow of the BPS, writes about recent developments in frameworks for assessing the risk of terrorist offending.
Live Webinar Event to Find Out More About Becoming An RMA Accredited Assessor
25 November 2021
The Risk Management Authority are currently seeking experienced risk assessors from psychology and psychiatry to become RMA Accredited Assessors. Join the Webinar at 7pm on Thursday 16 December to find out more.
RMA Publish Two Literature Reviews Related to Counter-Terrorism Risk
12 November 2021
Today, Friday 12 November, the Risk Management Authority are pleased to publish two vital literature reviews relating to Counter-Terrorism risk assessment and management
RMA Blog: Supporting Victim Safety
20 September 2021
OLR Case Worker Hayley talks to us about her Professional Development Award in Domestic Abuse Advocacy.
RMA 2020-21 Annual Report: highlights include Assessor Accreditation, Internet Offending Model and our review of the UK Counter Terrorism and Sentencing Bill
25 August 2021
The RMA is pleased to publish our 2020-21 Annual Report, reflecting on a busy year of reducing serious harm and working to make Scotland safer
Applications open to participate in pilot of Internet Offending Assessment Framework
18 August 2021
The RMA have today opened applications for Local Authorities to participate in a 2-year pilot of an Internet Offending Assessment Framework.
RMA Newsletter: July 2021
21 July 2021
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the RMA Team in our May Newsletter
Reappointment of the Convener and Members of the Board
7 June 2021
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans, Keith Brown MSP, today announced the reappointment of RMA Convener and Board Members.
RMA Blog: Meet the New Board Members
20 May 2021
Learn more about new RMA Board Members, Jim Farish and Joe Judge, appointed in March 2021.
RMA Newsletter: March 2021
24 March 2021
Catch up on the latest news and updates from the RMA Team in our March Newsletter
Jim Farish and Dr Joe Judge appointed as Members of the RMA Board
23 March 2021
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Humza Yousaf MSP, today announced the appointment of Jim Farish and Dr Joe Judge as Members of the Board of the Risk Management Authority
RMA Publish 2021-22 Business Plan: OLR Research, Internet Offending, Counter Terrorism, Recall to Prison, Accredited Assessors
19 March 2021
The RMA is pleased to publish our ambitious 2021-22 Business Plan, including Strategic and Operational Objectives and areas for Continuous Improvement
LS/CMI Annual Satisfaction Survey on RMA helpdesk – results
19 February 2021
The results of the LS/CMI Annual Satisfaction Survey on the RMA helpdesk are now available, click below for more details.
RMA Blog: Never Stop Asking ‘Why?’
11 February 2021
Geoff, our Head of Development, writes about the importance and impact of a formulation-based approach to risk assessment and management and why we should never stop asking “why?”
Lesley Weber appointed to Scottish Sentencing Council
20 January 2021
The RMA are thrilled to announce Lesley Weber, our Head of Effective Practice, has been appointed as Victims Expert Member on the Scottish Sentencing Council
LS/CMI Annual Satisfaction Survey on RMA helpdesk – results
20 February 2020
The results of the LS/CMI Annual Satisfaction Survey on the RMA helpdesk are now available, click below for more details.
Literature Review – A review of the risk posed by internet offenders
23 November 2018
The RMA is pleased to announce the publication of the literature review of the risk posed by internet offenders. We hope that this publication is a helpful resource for staff involved in the assessment of those convicted of internet offences.
Appointment of Members to the Board of the Risk Management Authority
9 November 2018
The RMA is delighted to welcome Michele Gilluley and Stephen McAllister to the RMA Board
Latest Board minutes
19 September 2018
The minutes of the RMA Board meeting for August 2018 are now available for download
Living Wage Accreditation
21 November 2017
The RMA are pleased to announce accreditation as a Living Wage Employer.
Convener and Members Appointed to RMA Board
6 April 2017
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson today announced the appointment of David Crawford as Convener to the Risk Management Authority alongside three new members; Aileen Burnett, Jane Davey and Terry Powell.
Supported self evaluation – LS/CMI
30 May 2013
Presentations from ADSW, Care Inspectorate and the RMA are now available from the 22 May 2013 event.
Equality Duty Mainstreaming Report
29 April 2013
As a public authority, the RMA has a specific duty to publish a mainstreaming report on the progress we have made to integrate the general equality duty to the exercise of our functions.
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