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Advancements in MAPPA: Insights from the Grampian Experience

This presentation by Bill Archibald, MAPPA Coordinator, provides an overview of the evolution and current state of the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) in Scotland, focusing on Grampian. It details the origins of MAPPA from the Management of Offenders (Scotland) Act 2005, outlines the enhancements made to processes and practices, offers insights into managing high-risk offenders, and discusses future directions. The presentation encourages dialogue and reflection on the MAPPA framework and its impact on public safety and risk management strategies.

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Advancements in MAPPA: Insights from the Grampian Experience

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  1. Working Together Works Bill Archibald MAPPA Coordinator - Grampian

  2. Overview of Presentation MAPPA where we have come from MAPPA where we are now MAPPA where we are going MAPPA and links to LS/CMI

  3. Disclaimer • Own views based upon 3 years as a MAPPA Coordinator • Variance in process and practice across areas, so presentation relates primarily to Grampian • Happy to be challenged, but please be gentle!

  4. Where We Have Come From • Management of Offenders Scotland Act 2005 • MAPPA Units formed 2007 • Fundamental purpose of public safety and the reduction of serious harm • Framework for agencies to work together in assessing and managing risk • Provides consistent approach to identification, information sharing, assessment and management of high risk offenders

  5. Where We Are Now • National Guidance developed – now a “living” document • Processes refined and enhanced • Learning from Inspections and SCR’s • Enhanced levels of information sharing • Appropriate use of electronic messaging • Better understanding of purpose/remit - Public rather than Corporate protection • More focus upon Risk Management • Clearer and more consistent thresholds • For many - Day to day business!

  6. Where We Are Now

  7. Restricted Patients &MAPPA Mental Health Links • Clarity of MAPPA function in respect of RP’s • Involvement of LD, Psychiatry & Psychology under DTC • MAPPA Admin support to CPA • MAPPA NHS SPOC

  8. Non Core MAPPA/ MARS • MARS - Multi Agency Risk Strategy • Building upon what we know works, in interests of public protection and shared effort • No legal basis – but lots of suggestions! • Proportionate – necessary – justifiable? • Defensible not to meet/ share?

  9. Where We Are Going? • Category 2 and 3 - Violent and other dangerous offenders • Single Scottish Police Service • Review of Criminal Justice SW/Services • Combined Health and Social Care • Review of MAPPA in Scotland Five/six years on? • And……………………

  10. LS/CMI An Additional Assessment Tool

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