A Wee Chat About Justice

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A Wee Chat About Justice is a new podcast discussing themes in justice, forensic psychology and social work, brought to you by the Risk Management Authority. Each episode, we look at what's happening in justice in Scotland and across the world, look at new research and evidence of what works, and consider what changes we might like to see for the Scottish system. For more information on the work of the Risk Management Authority see: www.rma.scot Music 'Wings of Liberty' via Pixabay License

  1. Sep 29

    Episode 13: How We Got Here #3: Careers in Justice

    This is the third in our How We Got Here series, where we ask colleagues what made them want to work in the Scottish justice sector. In this episode, we're chatting with members of our Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) team. OLR case workers Ailish, Eva and Chloe join Geoff to talk about their experiences at university (maths isn't for everyone!), the value of volunteering, their first steps into working in justice settings, and how changing your perspective can turn rejection into redirection. Find out more about the RMA: www.rma.scot Learn more about Victim Support Scotland: https://victimsupport.scot/

  2. Aug 17

    Episode 12: How We Got Here #2: Careers in Justice

    This is the second in the series of How We Got Here, asking our colleagues what made them want to work in the Scottish justice sector. In this episode, we're chatting to our Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) team. OLR Team Manager, Amanda, and OLR Lead, Heather, tell us about how they went from Spice Girls and Ally McBeal... to the Risk Management Authority. We talk about what happens at the end of University, finding experience in different settings and the steps they took in their careers, to how time out and taking a step back can help give you perspective.  Find out more about the RMA: www.rma.scot Find our research: https://www.rma.scot/research/

  3. Jul 20

    Episode 11: How We Got Here #1: Careers in Justice

    What does a career in Research at the RMA actually look like? In this episode, we sit down with our Research and Development team to hear how they got started, the paths they've taken, the lessons they've learned along the way, and the work they do today.  Find out more about the RMA: www.rma.scot Find our research: https://www.rma.scot/research/

  4. May 21

    Episode 10: Notification Requirements: Purpose, Process and Impact

    The UK Sex Offender Register (SOR) was introduced in the 1990s to support public protection. In Scotland, this is known as Notification Requirements. In this epsiode we're talking about what the system is and how it came about, we consider the benefits and drawbacks to how it works, and discuss existing research on the systems in the UK and internationally, including reducing reoffending and the impact on people and communities.   Find out more about the work of the RMA: Home - RMA - Risk Management Authority References & Useful Links Sex offenders register explained | Scottish Sentencing Council 2025 - Ansbro & Fitzgibbon - UK Sex Offender Register - Has Net Been Cast Too Wide. The UK sex offender register: Has the net been cast too wide? - Maria Ansbro, Wendy Fitzgibbon, 2025 2014 - Carr - The Effect of Sex Offender Registries on Recidivism. (99+) The Effect of Sex Offender Registries on Recidivism: Evidence from a Natural Experiment 2025 - Hanson et al - How Public Registries Obscure Sexual Recidivism Risk Evidence from State Administrative Data. How public registries obscure sexual recidivism risk: Evidence from state administrative data. 2006 - Wakefield - The Vilification of Sex Offenders. Do Laws Targeting Sex Offenders Increase Recidivism and Sexual Violence. The Vilification of Sex Offenders: Do Laws Targeting Sex Offenders Increase Recidivism and Sexual Violence? | IPCE

    Episode 10: Notification Requirements: Purpose, Process and Impact

  5. Mar 2

    Episode 9: Algorithms, AI and Online Harm (Part 2)

    We know that social media has played a large part in radicalisation over the years. Continual development of platforms, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the effect of the attention economy may be increasing the risk of online harm poses to our communities. In these episodes, our Research and Development team talk about online spaces to consider the impact on vulnerable populations, the process of implementing safeguards and restrictions; and how legislation must be shaped to help keep communities safe in the digital age.  This is the second part of a two-part episode. Find out more about the work of the RMA: www.rma.scot References & Useful Links Ashurst, L., & McAlinden, A. M. (2015). Young people, peer-to-peer grooming and sexual offending: Understanding and responding to harmful sexual behaviour within a social media society. Probation Journal, 62(4), 374-388. https://doi.org/10.1177/0264550515619572 Fisico, R., & Harkins, L. (2021). Technology and sexual offending. Current psychiatry reports, 23(9), 59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-021-01269-1  Kenyon, J., Binder, J., & Baker‑Beall, C. (2022, December 8). The Internet and radicalisation pathways: Technological advances, relevance of mental health and role of attackers. His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internet-and-radicalisation-pathways-technological-advances-relevance-of-mental-health-and-role-of-attackers Ofcom (2025). Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/media-use-and-attitudes/media-habits-children/children-and-parents-media-use-and-attitudes-report-2025 Slavtcheva-Petkova, V., Nash, V. J., & Bulger, M. (2015). Evidence on the extent of harms experienced by children as a result of online risks: implications for policy and research. Information, Communication & Society, 18(1), 48-62. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2014.934387

  6. Mar 2

    Episode 8: Algorithms, AI and Online Harm (Part 1)

    We know that social media has played a large part in radicalisation over the years. Continual development of platforms, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the effect of the attention economy may be increasing the risk of online harm poses to our communities. In these episodes, our Research and Development team talk about online spaces to consider the impact on vulnerable populations, the process of implementing safeguards and restrictions; and how legislation must be shaped to help keep communities safe in the digital age.  This is the first part of a two-part episode. Find out more about the work of the RMA: www.rma.scot References & Useful Links Ashurst, L., & McAlinden, A. M. (2015). Young people, peer-to-peer grooming and sexual offending: Understanding and responding to harmful sexual behaviour within a social media society. Probation Journal, 62(4), 374-388. https://doi.org/10.1177/0264550515619572 Fisico, R., & Harkins, L. (2021). Technology and sexual offending. Current psychiatry reports, 23(9), 59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-021-01269-1  Kenyon, J., Binder, J., & Baker‑Beall, C. (2022, December 8). The Internet and radicalisation pathways: Technological advances, relevance of mental health and role of attackers. His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/internet-and-radicalisation-pathways-technological-advances-relevance-of-mental-health-and-role-of-attackers Ofcom (2025). Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/media-use-and-attitudes/media-habits-children/children-and-parents-media-use-and-attitudes-report-2025 Slavtcheva-Petkova, V., Nash, V. J., & Bulger, M. (2015). Evidence on the extent of harms experienced by children as a result of online risks: implications for policy and research. Information, Communication & Society, 18(1), 48-62. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2014.934387

  7. 10/21/2025

    Episode 7: Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk

    It's been a long time coming! We're proud to be able to launch our newest online directory, Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk (SAFERR). In this episode, Geoff talks to our Researcher Jihad Diab and our Chief Executive Mark McSherry, about the challenges of translating complex information into an accessible online directory. SAFERR is specifically focussed on the implementation and evaluation of a variety of risk management approaches in the context of their application to forensic populations. SAFERR is ongoing and we're keen to receive feedback on how we can continue to improve what we do to support colleagues working in public protection.  Have a look at SAFERR: https://saferr.rma.scot/ Find out more about the work of the RMA: https://www.rma.scot/

    Episode 7: Selecting Approaches for Effectively Responding to Risk

  8. 07/24/2025 ·  Bonus

    Episode 6: Dr Rajan Darjee - Bonus Feature-Length Episode

    In this bonus feature length episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr Rajan Darjee to the podcast. Raj has worked in forensic psychiatry for over 20 years, beginning in the UK and now more recently working in Australia. Raj has been an Accredited Risk Assessor with the Risk Management Authority, a vital role in the Scottish justice system when an Order for Lifelong Restriction is being considered. He has worked in secure hospital, prison and community settings, and has extensive experience of working with people who have committed, or are at risk of committing, sexual offences, stalking, intimate partner violence, homicide and other types of serious interpersonal violence. In this episode, Raj talks to us about multi-disciplinary approaches throughout his career, and it all started with Silence of the Lambs... Find out more about RMA Accredited Assessors: https://www.rma.scot/olr/risk-assessors/ Find out more about Dr Rajan Darjee: https://fbacs.com.au/our-team Find out more about the work of the RMA: www.rma.scot

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A Wee Chat About Justice is a new podcast discussing themes in justice, forensic psychology and social work, brought to you by the Risk Management Authority. Each episode, we look at what's happening in justice in Scotland and across the world, look at new research and evidence of what works, and consider what changes we might like to see for the Scottish system. For more information on the work of the Risk Management Authority see: www.rma.scot Music 'Wings of Liberty' via Pixabay License

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    2025 - 2026
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