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Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

MAPPA

Neil Prunnell MAPPA Strategy Manager - Greater Manchester

Shelley Scott National Head of MAPPA - UK Ministry of Justice

Roy LedinghamPolice Lead for MAPPA - UK Ministry of Justice


1. Legislation

2. MAPPA Process

3. Lessons learnt for England / Wales



The Sex Offenders Act 1997 … was introduced

In the years leading up to 1997, following a number of high profile cases of child abduction / murder …

Introduced a National register of sex offenders / reporting requirements

The Police - primary responsibility


In reality inconsistent and often flawed practice ..

Ineffective management of sexual and dangerous offenders, came to a head for authorities throughout the UK, during the year 2000.

Public outrage over the lack of effective monitoring of Sexual and Violent Offenders’ in some areas…. combined with campaign following the murder of 8 year old Sarah Payne.. Forced the government to react rapidly and introduce important changes to existing legislation.


The PURPOSE Of MAPPA is …

To help to reduce the re-offending behavior of sexual and violent offenders - in order to

protect the public, including previous victims, from serious harm.

MAPPA Guidance (2009) Version 3.0, Section 1.2


‘Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken

to reduce the likelihood of harm to the

public’.

The AIM of MAPPA is …


Criminal Justice and Court Services Act (2000)

Criminal Justice Act (2003)• Introduction of MAPPA for all areas in England and Wales

Sexual Offences Act (2003)•Notification for sexual offenders reinforced•Length of notification period depends upon sentence•Sex Offender Prevention Orders•Foreign Travel Orders•Notification orders for offenders coming from other countries•Annual re notification

MAPPA Legislation And Guidance:

A Database for Sexual Offenders

VISOR• VISOR is a securely encrypted web based software

application that holds the personal details on all relevant Sex offenders in the UK.

• VISOR is a national database covering Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales and available to police/ prison and probation

• It contains information on such things as DOB, NI numbers, relationships, employment, hobbies, address’s, foreign travel, pets, vehicles and so on.


Responsible Authority Agencies

PROBATION / POLICE / PRISON SERVICE

Social Services

Mental Health / Health AgenciesLocal Housing AuthoritiesLocal Education Authorities

Registered Social Landlords

Youth Offending Teams

Jobcentre Plus

Duty to Co-operate Agencies


Category 1

Registered sexual offenders

Subject of various reporting

requirements under (Sexual Offences Act

2003).

Category 2

Violent –and (Received at least 12 months in custody and on probation

license)

Category 3

Other Dangerous Offenders posing risk of SERIOUS

harm

Who is managed through MAPPA ?

The 3 CATEGORIES of MAPPA Offender

The MAPPA Process



Identification

Information Sharing

Information Sharing

Risk Assessment

Information Sharing

Risk Management


Identification

This is critical to the whole process -

Offenders cannot be managed unless correctly identified as eligible

Ensure there is clarity in what constitutes a MAPPA offender

Appropriate computer systems and admin resources are essential


Information Sharing

Create a move away from a culture of agencies acting alone and protecting ‘their information’

Legislation needs to support proactive information sharing between agencies.


Information Sharing Must:

• Have lawful authority

• Be necessary

• Be proportionate

• Ensure the safety and security of the information shared


Risk Assessment

There will always be too many offenders under MAPPA to manage them all at an intensive level

Risk Assessment is therefore crucial as the first step in deciding at what level an offender needs to be managed

Risk assessment must be systematic

Risk factors

• STATIC - Factors which cannot change : Previous convictions/behaviour OGRS- based on static information


• DYNAMIC - Factors which can change : Accommodation, employment, drug/alcohol abuse, emotional well being, health.


Risk Matrix 2000 is a joint risk assessment actuarial tool used by the police and probation service for men 18 or over convicted of a sexual offence

Seven static risk factors are measured

Number of Court appearances sentenced for a sexual offenceAge on release Number of occasions sentenced for a criminal offence

Male victimStranger VictimNon contact Sexual offenceNever lived with a partner for 2 years

Static Risk Factors for Sexual Offenders

Dynamic Risk Factors for Sexual Offenders - 4 Domains


1.Sexual Interests - sexual preoccupation/ preference for Children

2. Offence Supportive Attitudes - cognitive distortions/ revenge and hostility

3. Management of relationships - Low self esteem/ inadequacy/ lack of intimacy

4. Self - Management - irresponsible / impulsive

Imminence levels - Risk of Serious Harm


LowNo significant current indicators of risk of serious harm.

MediumIdentifiable risk of serious harm. Unlikely to cause harm unless there is a change in circumstances

HighIdentifiable indicators of risk of serious harm and could occur at any time and the impact would be serious

Very HighImminent risk of serious harm and impact would be serious.


Risk Management – Restrictive

Police transport from prison Restrict Employment Increased police surveillance Prison Licence conditions Sex offender registration Disclosure of information

Rehabilitation Intensive change focus treatment Supported accommodation Employment and training Mental health treatment Circles of accountability

MAPPA - What we learnt in England and Wales


Early Involvement of prisons in MAPPA Recognise that police and probation staff are different and

need time to learn how to work together Be clear about what information can be shared with other

agencies Prioritise offenders carefully – ensure MAPPA used

appropriately and do not try to do too much Ensure consistency by developing a core group of relevant

agencies Ensure that risk management plans relate to the risks

indentified

MAPPA success in England and Wales

Increased Public confidence


MAPPA provided the authority to exchange information

Agencies were more confident to manage risk as they were no longer working in isolation or making critical decisions alone. Experts from different agencies make important contributions to overall plan Notification process is vital to manage sexual offenders

MAPPA helps us to learn new skills and best practice from each other Risk assessments are more accurate - less mistakes Support for disclosure decisions Risk management more effective as relevant resources were made available

Neil Prunnell MAPPA Strategy Manager - Greater Manchester [email protected]

Shelley Scott National Head of MAPPA - UK Ministry of [email protected]

Roy LedinghamNational Police lead for MAPPA - UK Ministry of [email protected]


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Documents

violent offenders

sex offenders act

dangerous offenders

public outrage

mappa guidance

sexual offenders visor

introduction of mappa

purpose of mappa