Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements In Practice Neil Prunnell MAPPA Strategy Manager - Greater Manchester Shelley Scott National Head of MAPPA - Ministry of Justice Roy Ledingham National MAPPA Police Lead – Ministry of Justice Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

Risk Management “Each case is managed at the lowest appropriate level that is consistent with providing a defensible Risk Management Plan” MAPPA Guidance (2009) Version 3.0, Section 21.5 Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

MAPPA Management Level 1 - Ordinary Agency Management Used in cases in which the risks posed by the offender can be managed by the agency responsible for supervision/case management of the offender. This does not mean that other agencies will not be involved, only that it is not necessary to actively manage through multi-agency meetings. Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

MAPPA Management Level 2 - Multi-Agency Public Protection Meeting Used in cases where it is determined that the management issues require active conferencing. Offenders may also be referred to Level 2 after initially been managed at Level 3. Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

MAPPA Management Level 3 - Multi-Agency Public Protection Meeting Used where it is determined that the management issues require:  Active conferencing.. AND  Senior representation in order to be able to commit significant resources at short notice.. AND / OR  Where there are significant media issues.. AND / OR public interest in the case. Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

Definition of serious harm Serious harm is “defined as a risk which is life threatening and/or traumatic, and from which recovery, whether physical or psycho- logical, can be expected to be difficult or impossible”. Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

Defensible Decision Making Ensuring decisions are transparent - embedding risk assessment with rigour and risk management with robustness.  All reasonable steps have been taken; reliable assessment methods have been used;  Information has been collected and thoroughly evaluated;  Decisions are recorded (and subsequently carried out);  Policies and procedures have been followed; and  Practitioners and their managers adopt an investigative approach and are proactive.

Who attends Multi Agency Public Protection (MAPP) meetings? Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements  Meetings at both MAPP Level 2 and 3 comprise of - - Probation - Police - Representatives from the duty to co-operate agencies.  The offender, offender’s family or legal representative are NOT invited to MAPP meetings.

MAPPA Level 2/3 Meeting Standard Agenda Items  Introduction & confidentiality  Subjects Legal & MAPPA Status  Referral Information  Risk Management Plan Review  Additional Information  Risk to Victims  Risk Assessment Summary  Risk Assessment Review Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

 Risk Management Decision  Diversity Considerations  Risk Management Plan  Risk Management Plan (Revised)  Notifications & Disclosure: Decisions /Recommendations  Communications: Press & Media Handling  Issues for reporting to MAPPA SMB  Review Date(s)  Summary of Risk Management Plan Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements MAPPA Level 2/3 Meeting Standard Agenda Items

Contribution to Meetings by agencies Come prepared & with up to date information Have knowledge of risks involved & how your agency is managing that risk Be able to commit resources and carry out actions Raise concerns about escalations of risk Provide continuity of personnel Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

Role of the MAPPA Coordinator Dedicated function on behalf of Responsible Authorities Accountable to the SMB To ensure that multi agency risk management is focused on the right offenders in a timely and efficient manner Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

 Identify and record all MAPPA eligible offenders  Ensure there are effective arrangements in place for information sharing between agencies  Assess all referrals to MAPPA level 2 and 3  Ensure that all agencies attend the MAPP meeting at the right level  Ensure that all agencies meet their information sharing responsibilities  Chair meetings Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements Tasks of the MAPPA Coordinator

 From a family with poor sexual boundaries - had himself been abused by more than one family relative  He subjected his brother and sister to sexual & physical abuse  Was placed into a specialist unit for young sexual offenders  When his placement ended - MAPPA Meetings were held involving key agencies including - Child mental health services - Social / children’s services - Education - Specialist police officers from sex offender management unit  Joint approach resulted in offer of a social services ‘trainer’ flat  He was still deemed high risk & requiring close supervision Case Study (1) - David 19 yrs Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

 Due to trust built with offender managers he admitted he still had sexual feelings towards children and had been watching them at a local supermarket - this resulted in a disclosure to management & staff  After a while he became involved in a relationship with a female pupil from the college he was attending - this also resulted in disclosure to the girl and her parents.  Later statutory supervision ended - David admitted still having sexualised thoughts towards children. An order (S.O.P.O) was applied for preventing contact with children under 16.  At the end of the ‘trainer flat’ tenancy period through MAPPA Local Housing assisted to find a suitable flat locally.  David became an adult, part way through supervision - the MAPPA ensured a seamless transition from support of children’s services to adult services. Case Study (2) cont - David 19 yrs Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

Currently - David continues to be closely managed and monitored in the community. He is -  On a programme of ‘one to one’ support from mental health services  Has his own flat  Is in full-time education  His risks of re-offending have significantly reduced

 Has a lengthy history of sexual offences and has spent long periods in custody. He is subject of an order (S.O.P.O)  On his release into the community he was managed by MAPPA at the highest Level - Level 3..  A place was found at a probation hostel (approved premises) to initially offer very close supervision  This supervision led staff to spot.. at an early stage.. worrying changes in his behaviour.  At a MAPPA Meeting all the agencies involved shared information and it was decided to place him under police surveillance  Soon after the surveillance commenced John visited a previously unknown address on more than one occasion. Case Study (2) - John 48 yrs Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements  A warrant was executed by police and it was discovered he had committed a number of serious internet offences. He was arrested.

Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements Currently - John subsequently appeared at court and was sentenced to 4yrs imprisonment.

 Consider a case and how the management of the case would be improved with MAPPA ?  What are the benefits of a multi agency approach?  What should be the first steps to implement in Latvia? Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements Exercise

MAPPA in Latvia - Why ?  Increased Public safety  Gives authority / improves system of information exchange  Agencies no longer working in isolation or making critical decisions alone.  Experts from different agencies contribute to overall risk plan  Provides support to perform current function  Learning skills and best practice from each other  Risk assessments more accurate - less mistakes  Support for disclosure decisions  Increased Public confidence Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements

MAPPA in Latvia - How ? Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements Legislation Start simple - clear objectives / criteria Systematic Risk Assessment Clear and consistent thresholding Standard / consistent paperwork / documents Protocol for all agencies / confidentiality agreement Core Group Performance targets for agency attendance Annual report MAPPA Co-ordinators Administration

Neil Prunnell MAPPA Strategy Manager - Greater Manchester Police Shelley Scott National Head of MAPPA - Ministry of Justice Roy Ledingham National MAPPA Police lead- Ministry of Justice Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements