Abstract
Key points
The task of managing sex offenders is complex, with registered sex offenders managed through Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) since 2007
Policy and guidance emphasises management of risk, and the need for increased understanding of, and more guidance around, online offenders and 'sexting'
High-risk sex offenders pose different levels of risk at different times during their offending careers
Evidence of effectiveness is emerging in relation to risk reduction, combining use of structured risk assessment tools with strength-based and desistance approaches, underpinned by offender-supervisor relationships
Greater understanding of offender diversity is required to inform and manage risk
The task of managing sex offenders is complex, with registered sex offenders managed through Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) since 2007
Policy and guidance emphasises management of risk, and the need for increased understanding of, and more guidance around, online offenders and 'sexting'
High-risk sex offenders pose different levels of risk at different times during their offending careers
Evidence of effectiveness is emerging in relation to risk reduction, combining use of structured risk assessment tools with strength-based and desistance approaches, underpinned by offender-supervisor relationships
Greater understanding of offender diversity is required to inform and manage risk
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 48 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Insights |
| Issue number | 48 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2019 |