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...

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: [email protected] www.rma.scot/olr/risk-ass...

#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...

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...

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...

🚨#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. ℹ️ bit.ly/AdminOffCLAOEd #Edinburgh #Jobs

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

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. For further information: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C

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...

📣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...

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...

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-...

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...

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-...

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-...

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-...

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...

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

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

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-...

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

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

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-...

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...

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

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...

In this feature length #RMAScot podcast episode we're thrilled to welcome Dr Rajan Darjee! Raj has been an Accredited Risk Assessor with the RMA & has worked in secure hospital, prison and community settings. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Podcasts or our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

In this episode of our podcast A Wee Chat About Justice, Dr Rajan Darjee talks to us about multi-disciplinary approaches throughout his career, and how it all started with The Silence of the Lambs... 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Podcasts or our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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

In this feature length #RMAScot podcast episode we're thrilled to welcome Dr Rajan Darjee! Raj has been an Accredited Risk Assessor with the RMA & has worked in secure hospital, prison and community settings. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Podcasts or our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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

In this feature length episode of the #RMAScot podcast we're thrilled to welcome Dr Rajan Darjee. We talk about multi-disciplinary approaches, his career, and how it all started with The Silence of the Lambs... 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Podcasts or our website www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

Closing midnight on Sunday! We're looking for someone with corporate governance and finance experience to join the #RMAScot team. You’ll be making sure the RMA is compliant with public body legislation, systems of good governance, and finance. Find out more & apply: www.rma.scot/vacancy-fina...

Closing this week! We're looking for someone with corporate governance and finance experience to join the #RMAScot team. You'll have lead responsibility for the effective performance of corporate governance, finance, and human resource processes. Find out more & apply: www.rma.scot/vacancy-fina...

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...

You can now listen to all five episodes of #RMAScot A Wee Chat About Justice #podcast! We discuss indeterminate sentences, counter-terrorism and the use of AI in justice. Listen on Spotify, Amazon, Apple or on our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

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...

We're pleased to publish a new #RMAScot study into the role of risk assessment with individuals without convictions. This study shows that evidence supports several advantages & finds evidence relating to the potential issues of pretrial risk assessments. Read more: www.rma.scot/publications...

📢 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...

We're looking for an OLR Case Worker to join the #RMAScot team for 12 months. You’ll provide support, advice and guidance to partners to support the OLR sentence in Scotland. We focus on building good work/life balance, with 35-hour weeks and flexi time. More info: www.rma.scot/vacancy-olr-...

Work with us! We're looking for someone with experience of qualitative and/or quantitative research to join the #RMAScot team. As a Researcher, you’ll support the development and implementation of a range of projects that will support effective practice in Scotland. www.rma.scot/vacancy-rese...

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... @markmcsherry.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-...

Can AI predict offending behaviour? In the fifth episode of #RMAScot podcast A Wee Chat About Justice, the team discuss the ways in which AI could - or already does - play a role in the justice system. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts or on our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...

📢 JOB: Head of OLR You’ll have strategic responsibility for activities related to Scotland’s unique OLR sentence, supporting policy and research functions, and contributing to our overall mission to make Scotland safer. 💼 Permanent 📍 Hybrid 🕒 35-hours per week www.rma.scot/vacancy-head...

Come work with us 🤝 we're looking for people to join the #RMAScot team: 💼 Head of OLR (Perm) 💼 Policy & Practice Lead (Perm) 💼 OLR Case Worker (12 mos) 💼 Researcher (12 mos) We work 35-hours with hybrid & flexible working in place, plus an excellent CPD provision 👇 www.rma.scot/category/vac...

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...

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...

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...

Can AI tell if someone is lying? Listen to #RMAScot A Wee Chat About Justice to hear how AI could - and currently is - being used in the justice sector: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...