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OLR Case Workers Ailish, Eva and Chloe join Geoff to talk about what sparked their interest in psychology and their first steps into working in justice settings in the latest #RMAScot podcast episode. Listen on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts or on our website: www.rma.scot/abo/podcast-...
October 15, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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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:

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August 21, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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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...
August 7, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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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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August 3, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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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:

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July 21, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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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 ⬇️
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June 16, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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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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June 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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#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 👇
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Psychopathy and the OLR
Psychopathy has been described as one of the most important psychological constructs in forensic practice and has been extensively researched; this new study focusses specifically on the prevalence of...
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April 15, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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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 👇

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April 15, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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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.

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April 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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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
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April 14, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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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 👇

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April 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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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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April 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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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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March 31, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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March 24, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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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 👇

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Psychopathy and the OLR
Psychopathy has been described as one of the most important psychological constructs in forensic practice and has been extensively researched; this new study focusses…
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March 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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🎧 The team are talking about the potential dangers of online social spaces in our latest #RMAScot podcast episodes:

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March 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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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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December 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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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

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December 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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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 👇
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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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December 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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#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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December 1, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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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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November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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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#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...
Episode 7: Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk
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November 10, 2025 at 12:10 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