The Risk Management Authority's purpose is to make Scotland safer by setting the standard for risk practice to reduce reoffending and the harm that it causes

Our duties focus on protecting the public by ensuring that robust risk assessment and risk management practices are in place to reduce the risk of serious harm posed by violent and sexual offenders

working towards a safer Scotland

What we do

The RMA works closely with partner agencies to develop and promote risk assessment and management practices that are proportionate, meaningful and legitimate. And by supporting the practitioners who work within the field of criminal justice, helping them to carry out their work effectively and consistently, we contribute to our wider purpose of reducing reoffending and the harm that it causes.

MacKay Hannah @MacKayHannah·

We are looking forward to tomorrow's 'Delivering Effective Justice in Scotland Conference' in Edinburgh. Some of the day's speakers can be seen in the included image. For the full agenda, visit: https://t.co/u1khsCNvWZ

Geoff Taylor @GTayRMA·

Excited to be delivering the risk practice course. 3 days in Perth to discuss and reflect on risk assessment and management of individuals displaying seriously harmful behaviour. #RMA #riskpractice

SASO @sasoscotland·

25 Feb

Pls RT: Aberdeen branch @sasoscotland event: 5:45pm, this Thurs 28 Feb.

Patrick Down from @ScotGovJustice will speak on The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018. Free event, details:
https://t.co/cE2jghR0Tk
(📸 credit: © Laura Dodsworth, @scotwomensaid one thousand words project)

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In 2017-18, 12 Orders for Lifelong Restriction were issued by Scottish Judges

How we work

We carry out our functions to promote effective practice through working closely with partners across the criminal justice system in Scotland; drawing evidence from national and international research and development programmes to advance a shared framework approach.