MAPPA Annual Report 2025

 

The following are two examples of good practice in collaborative working over the last year between the partner agencies involved in MAPPA across Lanarkshire. The case studies are anonymised but are based upon actual events and circumstances and demonstrate the excellent working-relationships ‘in practice’ between all the partner-agencies to ensure the ethos of MAPPA, ‘public safety and the reduction of serious harm’ is uppermost at all times.

Case Study 1

Mr M is subject to an Order of Lifelong Restriction (OLR) for contact sexual offences and there are also wider concerns such as stalking behaviours. Mr M has complex and comorbid diagnoses of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD). Mr M has diagnoses of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Tourette’s Syndrome. This manifests itself in behaviours such as a high level of impulsivity and lack of social boundaries.

Mr M was released directly from prison in May 2024 with a 24/7 Intensive Support Package (ISP) delivered by SACRO to reflect his high level of risk and needs. The ISP was put in place to support Mr M’s level of complexity and need, and it was considered a bespoke approach was required to manage his risk in the community.

The Risk Management Plan (RMP) developed for Mr M involves a wide range of services working closely together to manage his risks and support his complex needs. This includes Justice Social Work; SACRO; Community Learning and Disability Team (CLDT); Forensic Psychology; Police and Adults Social Work. He has daily support from SACRO; twice weekly appointments with Justice Social Work; weekly sessions with CLDT and fortnightly support from Forensic Psychology. There are two-weekly Risk Management Planning Meetings (RMPMs) to co-ordinate and direct this support and SACRO provide daily observations for all partners. While Justice Social Work focus on risk management and compliance with his licence; CLDT support him with improving his independent living skills and psychology’s primary focus is on his self-control and emotional regulation. Adults Social Work have arranged a capacity assessment and ensure his day-to-day social care needs are met.

This approach over the last 12 months has led to Mr M gradually becoming more able to cope in the community and learn how to interact with others. The gradual progress being made has meant the 24/7 package has been slowly decreased and it is on track to reduce to 12 hours a day, a considerable decrease given the level of risk and complexity. While a high level of monitoring and support is required Mr M is showing an ability to manage himself appropriately and he has been supported to reintegrate into the community whilst reducing risk to the public.

Case Study 2

Mr X was referred into MAPPA as a category 1, level 2. Prior to Mr X’s release from custody, it was recognised that his learning needs and difficulties living independently would need to be an active consideration in the formation of his Risk Management Plan.

The MAPPA level 2 meeting brought relevant NHS colleagues from the Learning Disability Service, Police, and Social Work together to contribute to planning for his release. Upon his release from custody Social Work and the Learning Disability Service worked together to support Mr X with resettlement whilst actively managing the risk posed to the community. The Learning Disability Service provided Social Work and Police with specific guidance on how to engage/communicate meaningfully with Mr X within the context of his learning needs. This was inclusive of translating his licence conditions into a manner which were suitable to his learning needs.

Mr X’s management involved liaison with Community Care Services in another local authority due to the risk he posed both to and from a vulnerable female. This liaison promoted the safety of both Mr X and the female.

Due to non-compliance Mr X was made subject to a breach report. Upon receipt of the breach report the Parole Board sought clarification that services were satisfied that Mr X suitability understood his condition. MAPPA partners were able to evidence Mr X’s needs had fully been taken into account. Mr X was recalled to custody.

Mr X was referred back into MAPPA as a category 1, level 2 as he reached his sentence end date. Mr X is now a Police led case, and services continue to manage the risk whilst actively supporting him with his community care needs via liaison with Community Care Services.