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1 Freedom of Information Request Reference No: I note you seek access to the following information: Under the Freedom of Information Act, please provide me with information about the number of registered sex offenders (Category 1 offenders under MAPPA), broken down to local authority/divisional level, for 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2012/13, and 2013/14. Decision I have today decided to: Fully disclose information for the years 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13. The information provided is published data and is available in the public domain; however as it is more than two years old it may not be easily found. Therefore, please find attached information pursuant to your request above. Fully exempt the current figures (2013/14) pursuant to the provisions of Section 22 - Information intended for future publication, as data is held but will be published in the next MAPPA report. Territorial Policing Command

2 mappa Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements PROTECTING THE PUBLIC IN PARTNERSHIP London Annual Report Multi-agency public protection arrangements for managing sexual, violent and other dangerous offenders in London

3 Contents Foreword 1 What is MAPPA? 2 How do MAPPA work? 2 MAPPA Annual Report Who are MAPPA offenders? 3 How are offenders managed? 3 What is the role of the Strategic Management Board? 3 What do the Lay Advisers do? 4 ViSOR 4 Duty to Cooperate agencies 4 The Strategic Management Board and sub-groups 6 Message from the MAPPA Business Director 7 Message from the Lay Adviser 9 MAPPA Case Study 10 Statistical information and commentary 11 Registered sexual offenders (RSOs) by borough 14 MAPPA organisational chart 15 For further information on MAPPA in London please contact Charles Hayward on charles.hayward@london.probation.gsi.gov.uk

4 MAPPA Annual Report Foreword Protecting the public in partnership Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) are the statutory arrangements that exist to manage sexual and violent offenders. Whilst it is not a statutory body in itself, it is an important mechanism through which the responsible criminal justice agencies (police, prison and probation services) and their Duty to Co-operate partners, such as the housing authorities, health services, Job Centre Plus and Children s Services, share information and co-ordinate the protection of the public. This is the ninth edition of the MAPPA Annual Report and is an important opportunity to publicise the work of MAPPA in a city as richly diverse and complex as London. It is our hope that, by giving you an insight into the workings of MAPPA, it will raise awareness and understanding of this crucial work. In , the effectiveness and co-ordination of MAPPA have been enhanced in a number of ways. Firstly, the establishment of the MAPPA Executive Office at the beginning of the year has given impetus to an overall improvement in the quality of work. As a result, local MAPPA arrangements in each of the London boroughs are subject to greater scrutiny to ensure more robust management and better decision making. Secondly, the standard of administration and organisation has been raised significantly with the appointment of MAPPA administrators for each of the London boroughs. They are the single points of contact for all the agencies involved and ensure good communication between them. Thirdly, the Strategic Management Board (SMB) has appointed two new lay advisers, raising its present complement to three in total. A voluntary and unpaid role, the value of the lay adviser lies in their informed observations and challenges to the professionals by acting as a critical friend. Their contribution to MAPPA is greatly appreciated. The overriding aim of MAPPA is to make London s communities a safer place to live and work. Its continuing success in safeguarding those communities will rely, as ever, upon the professionalism of everyone involved. This report provides good evidence that the effectiveness of MAPPA lies in the quality of the partnership between all the agencies. It is also a tribute to staff who go about their work with tireless dedication each day. Malcolm Jenkin Director of Interventions, London Probation Trust What is MAPPA? MAPPA are designed to manage the risk posed by certain sexual and violent offenders. MAPPA bring together the police, probation and prison services in London into what is known as the MAPPA Responsible Authority. A number of other agencies are under a duty to cooperate with the Responsible Authority. These include: children s services, adult social services, health trusts and authorities, Youth Offending Teams, local housing authorities and certain registered social landlords, Jobcentre Plus, and electronic monitoring providers. MAPPA Annual Report Steve Rodhouse Commander Metropolitan Police Gary Monaghan Governor Pentonville Prison Mike Bowron Commissioner City of London Police The purpose of MAPPA are: to ensure more comprehensive risk assessments are completed, taking advantage of coordinated information sharing across the agencies to direct the available resources to best protect the public from serious harm. How do MAPPA work? Offenders eligible for MAPPA are identified and information is gathered and shared about them across relevant agencies. The nature and level of the risk of harm they pose is assessed and a risk management plan is implemented to protect the public. In most cases, the offender will be managed under the ordinary arrangements applied by the agency or agencies with supervisory responsibility. A number of offenders, though, require active multi agency management and their risk management plans will be formulated and monitored via Multi-Agency Public Protection (MAPP) meetings attended by various agencies. Who are MAPPA offenders? There are three categories of offender eligible for MAPPA: Category 1 - registered sexual offenders: These offenders are required to notify the police of their name, address and other personal details and inform of any subsequent changes. Category 2 - violent offenders: Violent offenders are those who are sentenced to imprisonment or detention for 12

5 MAPPA Annual Report months or more, or detained under hospital orders. This category also includes a small number of sexual offenders who do not qualify for registration and offenders disqualified from working with children. Category 3 - other dangerous offenders: These offenders do not qualify under categories 1 or 2 but they do currently pose a risk of serious harm. A link between the offending and the risk posed has been identified and these offenders require active multi agency management. What do the Lay Advisers do? The Responsible Authority is required to appoint two lay advisers to sit on the SMB. The lay advisers act as independent yet informed observers; they are able to pose questions which the professionals closely involved in the work might not have considered. The lay advisers also bring to the SMB their understanding and perspective of the local community where they must reside or have strong links. MAPPA Annual Report How are offenders managed? There are three levels of management which are based on the level of multi agency cooperation required to implement the risk management plan effectively. Offenders will be moved up and down levels as appropriate: ViSOR ViSOR is a database holding details of sexual and violent offenders, and other dangerous persons. The three MAPPA Responsible Authority agencies work on the same IT system which enables the sharing of risk assessments and risk management information on individual offenders in a timely way to reduce re-offending. Level 1 - ordinary management These offenders are subject to the usual management arrangements applied by the agency that is supervising them. But this does not rule out information sharing between agencies, via the ViSOR (Violent and Sexual Offender Register) database and other routes. Level 2 - active multi agency management The risk management plans for these offenders require the active involvement of several agencies via regular MAPP meetings. Level 3 - active multi agency management This level is similar to level 2 but these cases additionally require the involvement of senior officers to authorise the use of special resources, such as police surveillance or specialised accommodation, or to provide ongoing senior management supervision. Duty to Co-operate agencies The principal responsibility for protecting the public from sexual and violent offenders continues to rest with the Responsible Authority agencies: police, probation and prison services. However, the effectiveness of public protection often requires more than just a criminal justice response. Many other organisations play an important role in the management of offenders and protection of the public. These organisations are known as Duty to Cooperate agencies and include: Youth Offending Teams Jobcentre Plus Local education services What is the role of the Strategic Management Board? Senior representatives of each of the Responsible Authority agencies involved in MAPPA form a Strategic Management Board (SMB) which meets quarterly to monitor the arrangements and direct any necessary improvements. Local housing authority Registered social landlords Local authority social services Health services

6 MAPPA Annual Report While the primary purpose and duties of these bodies may not be public protection, it is clear that public protection can be critically dependent upon the coordination of the work that these key agencies undertake with an offender. Research shows that public protection is significantly strengthened by a collaborative approach to addressing factors such as accommodation, employment and meeting healthcare needs which are critical in determining whether an offender will re-offend. All agencies involved with MAPPA are committed to sharing relevant information and the development of good practice regarding the management and assessment of offenders. Information sharing can relate to a specific offender or be more general advice on an agency s role and the ways in which it can assist in the management of offenders. Members of the London MAPPA Strategic Management Board Malcolm Jenkin Charles Hayward Nick Brenton Jeffrey Davies Glynis Rogers Carol Adams Barbara Roymacauley Lay Adviser Lateef Dania Lynne Hunt Adrian Smith Director of Interventions, London Probation Trust Business Director, MAPPA Executive Office Secretariat, Association of London Directors of Children's Services Detective Superintendent (Operations), City of London Police Divisional Director Community Safety and Neighbourhood Services Partnerships Manager, Jobcentre Plus London Lay Adviser Lay Adviser Head of Internal Inspection, London Probation MAPPA Annual Report Angus Cameron Mental Health Advisor, London Probation Cornelius Alexander Media Relations Manager, London Probation Gary Monaghan Steve Rodhouse Governor, HMP Pentonville London Prisons representative Commander, Metropolitan Police David Ainscough Detective Chief Inspector, Metropolitan Police Audrey Teodorini Detective Inspector, Metropolitan Police Belinda Porich Head of London Region, National Housing Federation Sarah Haspel Mental Health Lead, NHS London Dr. Richard Taylor Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, North London Forensic Service Sharon Flannery London Area Director, London and South East Region, UK Border Agency Natalie Ker Watson Area Manager, Victim Support John Anthony Head of Region for London, Youth Justice Board for England and Wales London MAPPA sub-groups Communications sub-group - chaired by Cornelius Alexander Executive Office sub-group chaired by Charles Hayward Performance and Review sub-group - chaired by Adrian Smith Training sub-group - chaired by Angus Cameron

7 MAPPA Annual Report The MAPPA Executive Office The Executive Office has strengthened the links between London MAPPA and other statutory bodies namely the NOMS, UK Borders Agency, the Parole Board and the London Criminal Justice Partnership. They too have responsibilities relating to public protection and it is essential that London MAPPA relates well with them. MAPPA Annual Report MAPPA depends heavily on efficient administration. Over the last year the office has been instrumental in the recruitment of 29 specialist administrators to provide dedicated administrative support to the MAPPA chairs in each Borough. 8 In response to the growth and complexity of MAPPA in London, the Responsible Authority established the MAPPA Executive Office to manage the business of the Strategic Management Board. The Executive Office was set up in April Its remit is to bring greater consistency to the work of MAPPA across London s 32 Boroughs and the City of London and ensure that high standards are maintained and good practice is shared. The Executive Office provides support for the borough MAPPA chairs and for the London MAPPA Strategic Management Board in making continual improvements to the service it provides on behalf of Londoners. During its first year the Executive Office has achieved the objectives set for it by the Strategic Management Board. The Executive Office has overseen the implementation of national MAPPA practice guidance and standards which are specifically designed to ensure that MAPPA operates consistently across London. MAPPA is monitored against key performance indicators set by National Offender Management Service (NOMS) and, from a firm base, performance in London MAPPA is shown to be improving further; for example it has well exceeded its performance targets set for the frequency with which cases are reviewed. The number of professional staff across all the various agencies who have an involvement in London MAPPA is huge and is growing. Staff training is vital and the SMB Executive Office is embarking on a comprehensive multi-agency training programme designed to ensure that all staff involved are fully competent. I am pleased to report that the London MAPPA Executive Office is now well established. It is my privilege to head up the Office, which I believe is helping to make London a safer place to be. The success of the Executive Office is due to the hard work of my colleagues in the Probation Service, the Metropolitan Police and the Prison Service who have formed a vital part of the team and I am grateful also to the Chair and members of the SMB for their continual support. Charles Hayward Business Director MAPPA Executive Office The success of MAPPA relies upon the active participation of all those other agencies that are required by law to cooperate with MAPPA, for example Local Authorities, Health Services and JobCentre Plus. In consultation with these agencies, the Executive Office has drawn up a comprehensive document setting out what this duty to cooperate means in practice.

8 MAPPA Annual Report MAPPA Lay Adviser s Report MAPPA Case Study Edward was found guilty of offences of engaging in sexual activity with a child under 16, meeting a child following sexual grooming and possessing indecent images of children. He consequently spent several years in prison. At the end of his custodial period, he was released on an extended licence supervised by London Probation Trust and a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) monitored by the Metropolitan Police in order to manage his risk on release. MAPPA Annual Report The past year has seen a welcome increase in the number of Lay Advisers that we have been able to appoint in London and I welcome to the role my two new colleagues. In the last year I have also enjoyed the support of the new MAPPA Executive Office and Business Director, Charles Hayward. They have been immensely helpful. As a Lay Adviser I have scrutinised level 2 MAPPs in various London boroughs, attended meetings such as the communication sub-group, and participated in the National Lay Adviser training, which was held in York. The focus of this year s training was the dissemination of the disclosure pilots, held across four regions nationally. As this work progresses, another eighteen regions will be included. This training is essential in briefing Lay Advisers on how MAPPA fits in with the criminal justice system as well as becoming more visible to the public. I can now see the evolution of MAPPA in London; as the board develops, strengthening public protection and providing leadership to organisations successfully managing offenders. As I go to Level 2 meetings and report back to the London SMB, I am able to witness the hard work and dedication of staff in a range of key frontline services who strive to keep our communities safer. Barbara Roymacauley Lay Adviser for the London MAPPA Strategic Management Board London Borough of Redbridge Advisory Teacher As a Category 1 offender on a post release licence, Edward was monitored by both the police and the probation service under the MAPPA. Whilst Edward was on licence, the police who were managing him discovered he was developing an inappropriate relationship with a young girl. The police provided this information to Edward s probation officer who because this was such a severe breach of his licence conditions, initiated Edward s recall to custody immediately. The police then arrested Edward, and returned him to custody within hours. When Edward was in custody following the recall, the prison service fulfilled its responsibility to update the shared database, ViSOR, with information relevant to Edward s level of risk to the public. Prison staff, upon learning of Edward s attempts to set up internet accounts whilst in custody using an associate, (possibly for the purposes of grooming in the future), updated ViSOR to provide this intelligence to the police. As a result, the police made further inquiries about both Edward and his associate. The police were able to work with the prison in monitoring the communications that Edward made and investigate Edward and his associate s internet activity. They disclosed information to the associate s employer so they could take steps to prevent him working in an environment where children were present. Edward continues to be managed in prison in order to protect the public and active measures both in custody and upon any future release will continue. The MAPPA are most effective when the three agencies that make up the Responsible Authority work together sharing information to inform risk assessment and risk management. Edward s case shows how effective inter-agency working in London proactively protects the public.

9 MAPPA Annual Report Statistical information and Commentary Number of MAPPA eligible offenders at 31 March 2010 Category 1 Registered Sex Offenders Category 2 Violent Offenders Category 3 Other Dangerous Offenders Enforcement for offenders managed via MAPPA meetings Returned to custody for breach of licence Level Level 3 5 Total Sent to custody for breach of Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) Level 2 32 Level 3 1 Total Further data on Registered Sexual Offenders For number of Registered Sexual Offenders per Borough see diagram on page Total number of Registered Sex 63* Offenders in London per 100,000 head of population... Registered Sex Offenders 422 cautioned or convicted of breach of registration requirement... Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Sexual Offences Prevention Orders Applied for 64 Interim Order issued 11 Full Order issued Notification Orders Applied for 43 Interim Order issued 1 Full Order issued Foreign Travel Orders Applied for 4 Interim Order issued 0 Full Order issued 4... *This figure has been calculated using the 2009 Mid-Year Population Estimate published by the Office for National Statistics on 24 June 2010, excluding those aged less than ten years of age. It is not directly comparable to figures published in previous years. Commentary The totals of MAPPA eligible offenders, broken down by category, reflect the picture on 31 March The rest of the data covers the period 1 April 2008 to 31 March As anticipated the total number of Category 1 offenders in the community has continued to rise. This is due to registration starting on 1/9/97 and it has yet to reach its peak. The proportion of RSOs managed at Level 2 has dropped from 37% to 13%. This is due to an intended improvement in the use of the MAPPA framework to focus resources, and prioritize actions, on offenders requiring multi-agency collaboration and management across the MPS. It is likely the proportion of Category 1 offenders managed at Level 2 will remain between 10% and 15%, subject to shortterm fluctuations. The number of recorded Category 2 cases has increased due to improved, integrated recording systems. However, the number of Category 2 cases that were assessed as requiring management at Level 2 has decreased due to increased confidence in both multi-agency working and the availability of resources, which means more can be satisfactorily managed at Level 1. MAPPA eligible offenders There are a number of offenders eligible for MAPPA management because they have committed specified sexual and violent offences and/or currently pose a risk of serious harm. The majority (87% this year) are actually managed under ordinary agency (Level 1) arrangements where full MAPP meetings are not required. Registered Sexual Offenders (RSOs) Offenders are required to notify the police of their name, address and other personal details. Failure to comply with the notification requirements is a criminal offence which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment. This year s figures show a small decrease of half of one percent in the number of registered sexual offenders in the community on MAPPA. Violent offenders This category includes violent offenders sentenced to imprisonment or detention for 12 months or more, or detained under hospital orders. Offenders also include a small number of sexual offenders who do not qualify for registration and offenders disqualified from working with children. MAPPA Annual Report

10 MAPPA Annual Report Other offenders Offenders who do not qualify under the other two MAPPA eligible categories, but who currently pose a risk of serious harm which requires management via MAPP meetings. Breach of licence Offenders released into the community following a period of imprisonment of 12 months or more will be subject to a licence with conditions under probation supervision. If these conditions are not complied with, breach action will be taken and the offender may be recalled to prison. Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) A court may make a SOPO when dealing with certain sexual offenders or when the police make a special application on account of the offender s behaviour in the community. The full order is for a minimum of five years but it can last indefinitely. A SOPO will require the subject to register as a sexual offender and can include conditions such as preventing an offender loitering near schools or playgrounds. If the offender fails to comply with the requirements of the order, he or she can be taken back to court and may be sentenced to up to five years imprisonment. Notification Order This order requires sexual offenders who have been convicted overseas to register with police in the UK in order to protect the public. Police may apply to the court for the notification order in relation to offenders already in the UK or those intending to come to the UK. Foreign Travel Order The foreign travel order prevents offenders with convictions for sexual offences against children from traveling abroad, where necessary, to protect children from the risk of sexual harm. Hillingdon 136 Registered sexual offenders by borough Harrow 87 Hounslow 132 Ealing 176 Richmond Upon Thames 93 Barking & Dagenham Barnet Bexley Brent Bromley Camden City of London Croydon Ealing Enfield Greenwich Hackney Hammersmith & Fulham Haringey Harrow Havering Hillingdon Brent 154 Kingston Upon Thames 59 Barnet 131 Westminster 109 K & C 66 H & F 83 Camden 102 Wandsworth 157 Merton Sutton 71 Enfield 142 Haringey 171 Islington 118 CoL 6 Southwark 232 Lambeth 229 Hackney 186 Croydon 195 Waltham Forest 145 Tower Hamlets 130 Lewisham 218 Redbridge 111 Newham 190 Greenwich 109 Bromley 141 Barking & Dagenham 97 Bexley 105 Hounslow 132 Islington 118 Kensington & Chelsea 66 Kingston Upon Thames 59 Lambeth 229 Lewisham 218 Merton 90 Newham 190 Redbridge 111 Richmond Upon Thames 93 Southwark 232 Sutton 71 Tower Hamlets 130 Waltham Forest 145 Wandsworth 157 Westminster 109 Havering 78 MAPPA Annual Report

11 MAPPA Annual Report London Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) The Responsible Authority (RA): 15 Strategic management Board (SmB) (Representatives from RA agencies, DtC agencies & London Victim Support) MAPPA Executive Office Communications Sub-committee Review Sub-committee Training Sub-committee Executive Sub-committee Local MAPPA x 32 Boroughs and City of London Duty to Co-operate (DtC) Agencies Local Authorities; Youth Offending Teams, Social Care Services (Children and Adults), Housing Authorities, Education; Housing Association Registered Providers (HARPs), i.e. Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) who accommodate MAPPA offenders; Primary Care Trusts, other NHS Trusts and NHS London (Strategic Health Authority); Jobcentre Plus; Electronic Monitoring Providers This report can be found on the following Responsible Authority agencies websites:

12 mappa Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements PROTECTING THE PUBLIC IN PARTNERSHIP Produced by HM Prison Service, London Probation Trust, Met Police and Victim Support in London

13 MAPPA Report _Layout 1 28/06/ :07 Page 17 Hillingdon 167 Registered sexual offenders by borough Harrow 104 Hounslow 157 Ealing 209 Richmond Upon Thames 91 Brent 176 Kingston Upon Thames 60 Barnet 148 Westminster 108 K & C 60 H & F 87 Camden 95 Wandsworth 165 Merton 98 Sutton 81 Enfield 160 Haringey 208 Islington 128 CoL 6 Southwark 236 Lambeth 231 Hackney 212 Croydon 219 Waltham Forest 155 Tower Hamlets 138 Lewisham 252 Redbridge 140 Newham 198 Greenwich 132 Bromley 136 Barking & Dagenham 101 Bexley 111 Havering 82 MAPPA Annual Report Barking & Dagenham Barnet Bexley Brent Bromley Camden City of London Croydon Ealing Enfield Greenwich Hackney Hammersmith & Fulham Haringey Harrow Havering Hillingdon Hounslow 157 Islington 128 Kensington & Chelsea 60 Kingston Upon Thames 60 Lambeth 231 Lewisham 252 Merton 98 Newham 198 Redbridge 140 Richmond Upon Thames 91 Southwark 236 Sutton 81 Tower Hamlets 138 Waltham Forest 155 Wandsworth 165 Westminster 108

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15 Working in Partnership to Protect the Public Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) are in place in all 32 London boroughs and the City of London to manage sexual offenders and violent offenders. These arrangements are statutory which means that there is a duty on all the agencies involved to share information about MAPPA offenders and to fulfil their obligations in helping to manage them safely in the community. MAPPA across London is overseen by the London MAPPA Strategic Management Board (SMB). The SMB ensures that MAPPA operates consistently and in line with the national MAPPA guidance. The Board is determined that MAPPA provides a high quality service for Londoners has been a year of consolidation and development. The SMB has been strengthened by new members representing Social Services, Local Authority Housing, UK Border Agency, the Department for Work and Pensions and Victim Support London. This collaboration, at board level, is reflected by the strong multi-agency relationships that exist locally in the Boroughs. Probation, police, prisons, Health services and the Youth Offending Service continue to play a central role in the MAPPA partnership. The MAPPA Executive Office co-ordinates the work of MAPPA across the capital. Administrative processes have been improved and streamlined. Much energy has been devoted to training the managers from London Probation Trust and the Metropolitan Police who chair the MAPP meetings in each borough, for they are key to the success of MAPPA. The result has been a demonstrable improvement against the performance standards set by the National Offender Management Service (NOMS). Much of MAPPA s work is about the imposition of controls and restrictions on dangerous offenders in order to safeguard victims and potential victims from immediate risk. Importantly, it is also about reducing reoffending in the longer term and at a seminar hosted by the SMB, MAPPA Chairs heard from leading academics and professionals about what MAPPA can do to balance those restrictive measures with supportive interventions that enable offenders to desist from offending over time. This report highlights the work of MAPPA in London. It reflects the hard work of numerous people, from many agencies, who are dedicated to the priority of protecting the public and working together to make London a safer place to be. On behalf of the London MAPPA Strategic Management Board I thank all of them. Charles Hayward Business Director, MAPPA Executive Office, 151 Buckingham Palace Rd, SW1W 9SZ Chair, London MAPPA Strategic Management Board 2

16 What is MAPPA? MAPPA background: (a) MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements) are a set of arrangements to manage the risk posed by the most serious sexual and violent offenders (MAPPA-eligible offenders) under the provisions of sections 325 to 327B of the Criminal Justice Act (b) They bring together the Police, Probation and Prison Services in each of the 42 Areas in England and Wales into what is known as the MAPPA Responsible Authority. (c) A number of other agencies are under a Duty To Co-operate (DTC) with the Responsible Authority. These include Social Services, Health Trusts, Youth Offending Teams, UKBA, Jobcentre Plus and Local Housing and Education Authorities. (d) The Responsible Authority is required to appoint two Lay Advisers to sit on each MAPPA area Strategic Management Board (SMB) alongside senior representatives from each of the Responsible Authority and duty to cooperate agencies. (e) Lay Advisers are members of the public with no links to the business of managing MAPPA offenders and act as independent, yet informed, observers; able to pose questions which the professionals closely involved in the work might not think of asking. They also bring to the SMB their understanding and perspective of the local community (where they must reside and have strong links). How MAPPA works: MAPPA-eligible offenders are identified and information about them is shared by the agencies in order to inform the risk assessments and risk management plans of those managing or supervising them. In the majority of cases that is as far as MAPPA extends but in some cases, it is determined that active multi-agency management is required. In such cases there will be regular MAPPA meetings attended by relevant agency practitioners. There are 3 categories of MAPPA-eligible offender: Category 1 - registered sexual offenders; Category 2 (in the main) violent offenders sentenced to imprisonment for 12 months or more; and Category 3 offenders who do not qualify under categories 1 or 2 but who currently pose a risk of serious harm. There are three management levels intended to ensure that resources are focused upon the cases where they are most needed; generally those involving the higher risks of serious harm. Level 1 involves ordinary agency management (i.e. no MAPPA meetings or additional resources); Level 2 is where the active involvement of more than one agency is required to manage the offender but the risk management plans do not require the attendance and commitment of resources at a senior level. Where senior oversight is required the case would be managed at Level 3. ViSOR: MAPPA is supported by ViSOR. This is a national IT system for the management of people who pose a serious risk of harm to the public. The police have been using ViSOR since 2005 but, since June 2008, ViSOR has been fully operational allowing, for the first time, key staff from the Police, Probation and Prison Services to work on the same IT system, thus improving the quality and timeliness of risk assessments and of interventions to prevent offending. The combined use of ViSOR increases the ability to share intelligence across organisations and enable the safe transfer of key information when these high risk offenders move, enhancing public protection measures. 3

17 MAPPA Statistical Tables Explanation commentary: In relation to the tables on the next two pages, the first table shows the totals of MAPPA-eligible offenders, broken down by category, and reflect the picture on 31 March 2012 (ie they are a snapshot). The rest of the data covers the period 1 April 2011 to 31 March (a) MAPPA-eligible offenders there are a number of offenders defined in law as eligible for MAPPA management, because they have committed specified sexual and violent offences or they currently pose a risk of serious harm, although the majority (95% this year) are actually managed under ordinary agency (Level 1) arrangements rather than via MAPP meetings. (b) Registered Sexual Offenders (RSOs) those who are required to notify the police of their name, address and other personal details and to notify any changes subsequently (this is known as the notification requirement. ) Failure to comply with the notification requirement is a criminal offence which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment. (c) Violent Offenders this category includes violent offenders sentenced to imprisonment or detention for 12 months or more, or detained under a hospital order. It also includes a small number of sexual offenders who do not qualify for registration and offenders disqualified from working with children. (d) Other Dangerous Offenders offenders who do not qualify under the other two MAPPAeligible categories, but who currently pose a risk of serious harm which requires management via MAPP meetings. (e) Breach of licence offenders released into the community following a period of imprisonment of 12 months or more will be subject to a licence with conditions (under probation supervision). If these conditions are not complied with, breach action will be taken and the offender may be recalled to prison. (f) Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) a court may make a SOPO at the time of dealing with certain sexual offenders or when the police make a special application on account of the offender s behaviour in the community. The full order lasts for a minimum of five years, and can last indefinitely. A SOPO will require the subject to register as a sexual offender and can include conditions, for example to prevent the offender loitering near schools or playgrounds. If the offender fails to comply with (ie breaches) the requirements of the order, he can be taken back to court and may be liable to up to five years imprisonment. (g) Notification Order this requires sexual offenders who have been convicted overseas to register with the police, in order to protect the public in the UK from the risks that they pose. The police may apply to the court for a notification order in relation to offenders who are already in the UK or are intending to come to the UK. (h) Foreign Travel Orders these prevent offenders with convictions for sexual offences against children from travelling abroad where this is necessary to protect children from the risk of sexual harm. 4

18 MAPPA Statistics MAPPA-eligible offenders on 31 March 2012 Category 1: Registered sex offenders Category 2: Violent offenders Category 3: Other dangerous offenders Total Level 1 4,799 2,324-7,123 Level Level Total 5,067 2, ,540 MAPPA-eligible offenders in Levels 2 and 3 by category (yearly total) Category 1: Registered sex offenders Category 2: Violent offenders Category 3: Other dangerous offenders Total Level Level Total RSOs cautioned or convicted for breach of notification requirements 400 Restrictive orders for Category 1 offenders SOPOs, NOs & FTOs imposed by the courts SOPOs 48 NOs 32 FTOs 6 5

19 Level 2 and 3 offenders returned to custody Category 1: Registered sex offenders Category 2: Violent offenders Category 3: Other dangerous offenders Total Breach of licence Level Level Total Breach of SOPO Level Level Total Total number of Registered Sexual Offenders per 100,000 population 71 This figure has been calculated using the 2011 Mid-Year Population Estimate published by the Office for National Statistics on 25 September 2012, excluding those aged less than ten years of age. 6

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22 LONDON MAPPA Responsible Authority: The Probation Service plays an important and unique role in risk management. We are the only agency able to engage with offenders located both within prisons and in the community. This engagement means we are able to monitor an offender s progress and work with them during their entire sentence. More importantly we are able to obtain key information and insight regarding each offender; sharing this with our MAPPA colleagues supports our public protection activities. Probation s ability to work on both sides of the gate helps us to achieve our primary objective of making our streets and communities safer so that all who go about our city do so in a safe environment. Working within MAPPA means that this activity is supported through partnership not only with other Responsible Authority members but also with the Duty to Co-operate agencies. In this report, our aim is to highlight the work of MAPPA. Sexual and violent crime affects us all; both the victims themselves and indirectly the wider community who live with the fear of crime. For this reason, public protection remains the most important priority for the London Probation Trust (LPT), as is publicising the work of MAPPA. It gives the public a greater understanding of the joint work which goes into public protection. Londoners would expect nothing less of us and we are determined to honour their trust. Heather Munro Chief Executive, London Probation Trust As part of the Responsible Authority within MAPPA, London prison establishments have gone through a period of improvement and consolidation of their contribution and effectiveness under MAPPA arrangements for offenders posing the greatest risk upon release into our communities. Prisons nationally are monitored through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that directly impact on the performance of their establishments throughout the course of the year. The evidence has shown that a high standard of service is now being delivered to MAPPA prisoners in the London Prisons. Much work goes into the management of prisoners covered by MAPPA arrangements. Targeted release plans and interventions for those prisoners subject to MAPPA help not only challenge an individual s offence-related behaviour but also reduce the risk they pose to the community upon release. This is taken forward with the full involvement of community agencies, particularly the Probation Service, so there is a seamless through-the-gate process to ensure that release plans and community-based monitoring is effective. Additionally, establishments have worked hard to improve the quality of the input and intelligence on an offender s behaviour in custody. Working with other partners, the focus now turns to ensuring that the work taken forward by prisons (including those outside of the geographical area of London) is more interactive. This will see prisons focus on specific factors that give cause for concern in respect of an individual s risk issues. This will reflect other work being done by emerging offender management schemes. Use of prison-based incentives and earned privileges schemes are also being considered as part of the process of managing offenders covered by MAPPA in order to reduce re-offending rates. Gary Monaghan Governor, HMP Pentonville 9

23 The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), as part of MAPPA's Responsible Authority in London, has continued to work closely with our partners throughout the year to ensure high levels of protection for our communities - those who live in, work or visit the Capital. We are wholly committed to working with our partner agencies to consistently develop and improve public protection to increase public confidence in our arrangements. Whilst great strides have been taken in protecting the public from the most harmful offenders, we are not complacent and are dedicated to improving our services. It is our duty to protect the public. Often the work and successes achieved in this area never reach the public domain but we see that as a success because this means managed offenders have not re-offended. Each day, police officers are working tirelessly across London, building relationships with agencies, devising intervention and risk management plans that are vital in the effective management of registered sex offenders, potentially dangerous and violent offenders. The success of this work does not make for high profile stories, but the challenges are significant and risk levels are high. The contribution of all parties is recognised as a major factor in helping make the Capital a safe place to live. The work of MAPPA continues to be vital in protecting the public from harm. The MPS and its staff look forward to continuing our ongoing work with strategic partners over the next twelve months, and further strengthening the arrangements we have in place to keep the public safe. Gerry Campbell Detective Chief Superintendent, Metropolitan Police Service Lay Advisor s Report Over the last few years in my role as Lay Advisor, I have watched the growing progress made by those responsible for MAPPA in London. For example, the increasing range of partnership agencies that work alongside the Responsible Authority, the use of those and other partnerships to improve services and the Strategic Management Board s (SMB) role in reviewing local MAPP meetings (Level 2 and Level 3) across London. I have been well supported in my role as a Lay Advisor in key areas of work such as desistance training, as well as attending a mental health seminar which provided me with an important insight into how mental health provision works with sentencing As a lay observer at a number of London Level 2 MAPP meetings across London, the understanding of these core themes has increased my appreciation of the work that offender managers undertake. I have not only seen examples of good practice, I have also been able to evaluate the effectiveness of probation officers work. Barbara Roymacauley Lay Advisor to the Strategic Management Board 10

24 London MAPPA Duty to Co-operate (DtC) Agencies: Local Authorities: Youth Offending Teams, Social Care Services (Children and Adults), Housing Authorities, Education. Youth Offending Teams. Although it is acknowledged that the majority of MAPPA offenders are adults, there are some young people (under the age of 18 years) that meet the criteria. In these situations the Youth Offending Team responsible for the young person is required to implement intensive supervision, increased services and actions from the MAPPA meetings. Youth Offending Teams attend MAPPA meetings and provide information and progress updates. Social Care Services (Children and Adults). Social Care works extremely closely with other MAPPA agencies across the 32 boroughs to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected from sexual and violent offenders. Housing Authorities. (See next section) Education services and schools have an important role to play in the MAPPA process. Housing Association Registered Providers (HARPS): Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) who accommodate MAPPA offenders Permanent and stable accommodation is extremely important in the management of those offenders who pose a risk of sexual or violent offending. So each of the 32 borough MAPPA meetings includes a representative from local authority housing departments or housing associations. These are the key organisations involved in providing affordable social housing and, in some instances, access to private sector rented accommodation. Primary Care Trusts, other NHS Trusts and NHS London (Strategic Health Authority): Health services have a significant part to play in MAPPA in dealing with offenders who have health issues, including mental health problems. Each MAPPA across the 32 boroughs has a representative whom they can call on for guidance and direction when dealing with these offenders. Department for Work and Pensions - Jobcentre Plus: Jobcentre Plus is notified if restrictions are placed on the conditions of an offender s employment. UK Borders Agency (UKBA): UKBA became a Duty to Co-operate Agency in July MAPPA Contacts are available in Local Immigration Teams across London, and operational regions, so that requests to exchange information between UKBA and other MAPPA agencies are handled effectively. Electronic Monitoring Providers: Electronic monitoring can provide an important control as part of an offender s risk management plan. 11

25 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Group Partnership Team has been working with London MAPPA to strengthen partnerships at a local level and has set up information sharing processes in line with national requirements. For instance, the Team has held a series of events to raise awareness and share examples of good practice amongst partnership colleagues. One particular example is in West London, where an ex-offender Work Club has been set up which provides the following. Employment Clinics (using proven what works techniques eg motivational interviewing, problem solving etc) CV writing, job search, interview techniques 3 way meetings with the offender and the offender manager to develop an Employment Development Action Plan. Over the past year, as a result of improved partnership working between Jobcentre Plus/DWP and other MAPPA agencies, the London Probation Trust bid successfully for a grant from the Flexible Support Fund. The money is being used to develop a range of specialist programmes enabling offenders to obtain and retain suitable employment, which in turn will significantly reduce reoffending rates in the Capital. Derek Harvey Group Partnership Manager, Department for Work and Pensions Strategic Management Board (SMB) Member representing Jobcentre Plus During , Victim Support has continued to build strong working relationships with London MAPPA. Victim Support is not a Duty to Cooperate (DtC) agency but sits on the Strategic Management Board (SMB) and the Communications Sub-Committee as an independent member. Victim Support is a national charity that gives free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses and their family and friends affected by crime across England and Wales. As a member of the SMB, we are responsible for monitoring performance, measuring compliance with MAPPA s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contributing to the Annual Report. In line with the current business plan, we are working positively with SMB to ensure that there is a victim focus throughout all MAPPA work. In particular, we are looking at updating the training for MAPPA Chairs in relation to the early identification of victims. We visit MAPPA meetings in London boroughs to assist in the review and evaluation of MAPPA practice, and are able to give independent feedback. It is important that the victim s perspective is considered when decisions are made in relation to offenders. Victim Support is committed to ensuring that the victim s voice is heard within the MAPPA process. Pat Green Deputy Locality Director, Victim Support Strategic Management Board (SMB) Member representing Victims 12

26 Housing plays an integral part of an offender's risk management process as it not only helps to manage their risk, particularly in relation to their re-offending, but also provides a springboard for them to reintegrate back into the community. For many service users who are being released from prison or moving on from approved premises it is not an easy task to find and secure appropriate affordable housing. MAPPA arrangements across London have provided an effective means for Local Authority Housing Departments to participate in the risk management process, providing advice on communities and local housing options. Over the last twelve months, 91% of all MAPP meetings across the Capital have been attended by Housing Department representatives (which exceeds the national average of 87%). Housing Association Registered Providers (HARPs) and Housing Departments have continued to work successfully with the Responsible Authority agencies, such as providing access to supported accommodation resources in many of the London boroughs and setting up designated MAPPA floating support services in Barnet, Haringey, Islington, Camden, Westminster and Enfield. During 2011/12 Housing Duty to Co-operate partners have advised MAPPA colleagues on Government Housing Policy changes that affect the risk management of MAPPA offenders in the community. Since the changes were introduced, housing agencies have successfully secured appropriate exemptions for offenders and continued to assist with alternative appropriate accommodation, both of which help manage the risk process. Simon Latham Executive Head of Community Living and Strategic Commissioning Strategic Management Board (SMB) member representing Local Authority Housing Serco Monitoring work with the London MAPPA, under the Duty to Co-operate arrangements, by providing bespoke electronic monitoring solutions in relation to MAPPA offender management This can involve setting up an electronically monitored curfew which helps to disrupt the offending behaviour of an individual and forms part of the many elements that can be used by London MAPPA to manage offenders effectively. In addition to providing the curfew solution, Serco Monitoring assist in offender management by providing London MAPPA with intelligence and information about the individual s curfew requirement. Serco Monitoring provide this assistance from a 24 hour monitoring centre. We also have a dedicated team of Service Delivery Officers who are responsible for liaison with all agencies involved in offender management and for attending local MAPP meetings where required. Andy Homer Operations Support Manager Serco Monitoring 13

27 Youth Offending Services manage under 18 year olds, in custody and in the community, balancing meeting their needs as young people with the need to protect the public from serious harm. Close partnership working with London MAPPA ensures that there is an integrated approach to managing the very few high risk young people in a way which minimises that risk. Over the past year, Youth Offending Teams have demonstrated their commitment to this process by ensuring that there is consistent attendance at all MAPP meetings where young people are discussed, and rigorous oversight and management of risk. Working even more closely with our partners, and building further links at a strategic level, are a high priority for the youth justice sector over the next year. We have a core responsibility to contribute to making our city a safe place for all, and we are committed to ensuring that improvements in this area continue. Lucy Dawes Deputy Chief Executive - Communities Youth Justice Board The London branch of the Association of Directors of Children s Services (ADCS) joined the Strategic Management Board of MAPPA during the course of this year. By assigning a representative Director to the Board, London ADCS are able to offer strategic advice on the protection of children and the management of young offenders. We are currently working with MAPPA to develop a protocol across the London Safeguarding Children's Board and the Strategic Management Board. This protocol will ensure that there is effective cooperation and communication across these two bodies and a clear understanding of responsibilities in respect of MAPPA at both regional and local levels. Joy Hollister Director of Community and Children s Services City of London 14

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30 Working in Partnership to Protect the Public Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) operate in all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. These arrangements are statutory, which means that there is a duty on all the agencies involved to share information about sexual offenders and violent offenders and to fulfil their obligations in helping to manage them safely in the community. MAPPA across London is overseen by the London MAPPA Strategic Management Board (SMB), made up of representatives from probation, police, prisons and a range of other agencies that contribute to public protection. The SMB ensures that MAPPA operates consistently and in line with the national MAPPA guidance has been a year of further consolidation and development. The SMB has implemented the new National MAPPA guidance issued by the National Offender Management Service (NOMS), tailoring it to meet London s particular needs. Much progress has been achieved in strengthening the relationship with London prisons, with victim services and with Local Safeguarding Children s Board. The SMB has developed new guidance and training that will help mental health practitioners and MAPPA to work together in respect of high-risk offenders with mental health issues. MAPPA contributed to public safety throughout the period of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. On the international front, the work of London MAPPA generated considerable interest at an European conference on fighting the sexual exploitation of children; and we are playing an important role in a project designed to improve the cross-border sharing of information on sexual and violent offenders who travel between EU member states. The MAPPA Executive Office has continued to co-ordinate the work of MAPPA across the capital. The referral and administrative processes are under continuous scrutiny to ensure sustained improvement and better risk management decision making. Much energy has been devoted to training the managers from London Probation Trust and the Metropolitan Police who chair the MAPP meetings in each borough, for they are key to the success of MAPPA. A theme throughout the training is how MAPPA finds a balance between imposing restrictive controls on offenders, in order to safeguard victims from immediate risk, and ensuring there are supportive interventions that enable offenders to desist from offending over time. The SMB has promoted academic research to inform this debate. In its response to the Government s proposals for Transforming Rehabilitation and to the Mayor s Policing and Crime Plan, the SMB has emphasised the essential role that MAPPA plays in protecting the public from high-risk offenders and making London a safer place to be. This report represents the work of numerous people from many agencies, who are working together in pursuit of that aim. On behalf of the London MAPPA Strategic Management Board I thank all of them. Charles Hayward Chair, London MAPPA Strategic Management Board Business Director, MAPPA Executive Office 2

31 What is MAPPA? MAPPA background: (a) MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements) are a set of arrangements to manage the risk posed by the most serious sexual and violent offenders (MAPPA-eligible offenders) under the provisions of sections 325 to 327B of the Criminal Justice Act (b) They bring together the Police, Probation and Prison Services in each of the 42 areas in England and Wales into what is known as the MAPPA Responsible Authority. (c) A number of other agencies are under a Duty To Co-operate (DtC) with the Responsible Authority. These include Social Services, Health Trusts, Youth Offending Teams, UK Borders Agency (UKBA) 1, Jobcentre Plus and Local Housing and Education Authorities. (d) The Responsible Authority is required to appoint two Lay Advisers to sit on each MAPPA area Strategic Management Board (SMB) alongside senior representatives from each of the Responsible Authority and duty to cooperate agencies. (e) Lay Advisers are members of the public with no links to the business of managing MAPPA offenders and act as independent, yet informed, observers; able to pose questions which the professionals closely involved in the work might not think of asking. They also bring to the SMB their understanding and perspective of the local community (where they must reside and have strong links). How MAPPA works: MAPPA-eligible offenders are identified and information about them is shared by the agencies in order to inform the risk assessments and risk management plans of those managing or supervising them. In the majority of cases that is as far as MAPPA extends but in some cases, it is determined that active multi-agency management is required. In such cases there will be regular MAPP meetings attended by relevant agency practitioners. There are 3 categories of MAPPA-eligible offender: Category 1 - registered sexual offenders; Category 2 (in the main) violent offenders sentenced to imprisonment for 12 months or more; and Category 3 offenders who do not qualify under categories 1 or 2 but who currently pose a risk of serious harm. There are three management levels intended to ensure that resources are focused upon the cases where they are most needed; generally those involving the higher risks of serious harm. Level 1 involves ordinary agency management (i.e. no MAPP meetings or additional resources); Level 2 is where the active involvement of more than one agency is required to manage the offender but the risk management plans do not require the attendance and commitment of resources at a senior level. Where senior oversight is required the case would be managed at Level 3. ViSOR: MAPPA is supported by ViSOR. This is a national IT system for the management of people who pose a serious risk of harm to the public. The police have been using ViSOR since 2005 but, since June 2008, ViSOR has been fully operational allowing, for the first time, key staff from the Police, Probation and Prison Services to work on the same IT system, thus improving the quality and timeliness of risk assessments and of interventions to prevent offending. The combined use of ViSOR increases the ability to share intelligence across organisations and enable the safe transfer of key information when these high-risk offenders move, enhancing public protection measures. 1 With effect from April 2013 UKBA operating as Home Office Immigration Enforcement (HO/IE). 3

32 MAPPA background MAPPA Statistical Tables Explanation Commentary The totals of MAPPA-eligible offenders, broken down by category, reflect the picture on 31 March 2013 (i.e. they are a snapshot). The rest of the data covers the period 1 April 2012 to 31 March (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) MAPPA-Eligible Offenders there are a number of offenders defined in law as eligible for MAPPA management, because they have committed specified sexual and violent offences or they currently pose a risk of serious harm, although the majority (95%) are actually managed under ordinary agency (Level 1) arrangements rather than via MAPP meetings. Registered Sexual Offenders (RSOs) those who are required to notify the police of their name, address and other personal details and to notify any changes subsequently (this is known as the notification requirement ). Failure to comply with the notification requirement is a criminal offence which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment. Violent Offenders this category includes violent offenders sentenced to imprisonment or detention for 12 months or more, or detained under a hospital order. It also includes a small number of sexual offenders who do not qualify for registration and offenders disqualified from working with children. Other Dangerous Offenders offenders who do not qualify under the other two MAPPA-eligible categories, but who currently pose a risk of serious harm which requires management via MAPP meetings. Breach of Licence offenders released into the community following a period of imprisonment of 12 months or more will be subject to a licence with conditions (under probation supervision). If these conditions are not complied with, breach action will be taken and the offender may be recalled to prison. Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO) a court may make a SOPO at the time of dealing with certain sexual offenders or when the police make a special application on account of the offender s behaviour in the community. The full order lasts for a minimum of five years, and can last indefinitely. A SOPO will require the subject to register as a sexual offender and can include conditions, for example to prevent the offender loitering near schools or playgrounds. If the offender fails to comply with (i.e. breaches) the requirements of the order, he can be taken back to court and may be liable to up to five years imprisonment. Notification Order this requires sexual offenders who have been convicted overseas to register with the police, in order to protect the public in the UK from the risks that they pose. The police may apply to the court for a notification order in relation to offenders who are already in the UK or are intending to come to the UK. Foreign Travel Orders these prevent offenders with convictions for sexual offences against children from travelling abroad where this is necessary to protect children from the risk of sexual harm. 4

33 MAPPA Statistics MAPPA-eligible offenders on 31 March 2013 Category 1: Registered sex offenders Category 2: Violent offenders Category 3: Other dangerous offenders Total Level Level Level Total MAPPA-eligible offenders in Levels 2 and 3 by category (yearly total) Category 1: Registered sex offenders Category 2: Violent offenders Category 3: Other dangerous offenders Total Level Level Total RSOs cautioned or convicted for breach of notification requirements 474 Restrictive orders for Category 1 offenders SOPOs, NOs & FTOs imposed by the courts SOPOs 57 Nos 51 FTOs 7 5

34 Level 2 and 3 offenders returned to custody Category 1: Registered sex offenders Category 2: Violent offenders Category 3: Other dangerous offenders Total Breach of Licence Level Level Total Breach of SOPO Level Level Total Total number of Registered Sexual Offenders per 100,000 population 82 This figure has been calculated using the Mid-2012 Population Estimates: Single year of age and sex for Police Areas in England and Wales; estimated resident population, published by the Office for National Statistics on 26 June 2013, excluding those aged less than ten years of age. 6

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37 LONDON MAPPA Responsible Authority: London Probation Trust, in partnership with the other members of the MAPPA Responsible Authority in London, prioritises public protection. We assess and manage the risk posed by offenders on a continual basis and information sharing between agencies is vital. We are committed to developing and promoting best practice in this important area of work. MAPPA is a fundamental part of our work and MAPPA registered offenders make up nearly 20% of our caseload (including offenders on community orders, in custody and released on licence). Assessing and managing risk is a dynamic process and we continually balance the restriction and controls we have available with actions and interventions designed to rehabilitate offenders. We are preparing for the significant changes the Government is planning to introduce to probation services as part of the Transforming Rehabilitation programme. A new National Probation Service will be created which will manage high-risk of harm offenders, plus all MAPPA registered cases. Much of the other work currently held by probation will be competed in the open market in October This will mean that public protection will, in future, be the responsibility of a wider range of providers. We are committed to working closely with the Ministry of Justice to ensure that the changes are introduced as seamlessly as possible and that effective working relationships are established from the start. Heather Munro Chief Executive London Probation Trust HM Prisons and private sector providers continue to build on successful improvements in the London Area and develop the quality of their input to MAPPA. The delivery of training for trainers, allied to a Senior Management programme to focus on improvements, continues to increase the quality and input of prisons into local MAPP panels. Prisons nationally are monitored through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and these have shown they are consistently performing above target. Considerable management attention is applied to achieving consistently strong performance in this area. A key aspect of the work of prisons is to be able to provide better risk assessments of offenders progress in custody prior to release into the community. This includes increased security intelligence sharing in risk management meetings to ensure a smooth through-thegate process from custody to community MAPPA. With stronger intelligence links with the Metropolitan Police, especially around gang management, further qualitative improvements will be demonstrated during the course of the next year. Prisons have improved their involvement and engagement with MAPP meetings and the overall process in recent years and this positive trajectory is likely to continue in the year ahead. Gary Monaghan Governor HMP Pentonville 9

38 The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) continues to work closely with our MAPPA partners to ensure high levels of public protection for London. We are committed to working with our partner agencies to consistently improve public protection and to increase public confidence. While great strides have been taken in protecting the public from the most harmful offenders, we remain dedicated to improving our services. Re-conviction of MAPPA-managed offenders committing serious further offences have reduced this year, despite more cases than ever being under active management. Every day the police continue to work tirelessly, even in times of austerity and competing demands, to place the management of sexual and violent offenders at the forefront of their day-to-day business. The challenges of MAPPA are significant and risk levels are high. Input from all parties is recognised as a major contribution to making London safer. The MPS will continue to work with our strategic partners over the forthcoming year to strengthen even further the arrangements we have in place to keep the public safe. Simon Laurence Detective Chief Superintendent Territorial Policy Capability and Support Metropolitan Police Service 10

39 London MAPPA Duty to Co-operate (DtC) Agencies: Local Authorities: Youth Offending Teams, Social Care Services (Children and Adults), Education Youth Offending Teams. Although it is acknowledged that the majority of MAPPA offenders are adults, there are some children and young people (under the age of 18 years) that meet the criteria. In these situations the Youth Offending Team who hold designated responsibility for the young person, will often be required to implement and oversee intensive supervision and surveillance, access and broker increased services from appropriate multi-agencies and deliver against actions from the MAPP meetings. Youth Offending Teams attend MAPP meetings to provide relevant case information, risk and engagement/progress updates. Social Care Services (Children and Adults). Social Care works extremely closely with other MAPPA agencies across the 32 boroughs to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected from sexual and violent offenders. Education Services and schools have an important role to play in the MAPPA process. Housing Association Registered Providers (HARPS): Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) who accommodate MAPPA offenders: Permanent and stable accommodation is extremely important in the management of those offenders who pose a risk of sexual or violent offending. Each of the 32 borough MAPP meetings includes a representative from local authority housing departments. In some cases, housing association registered providers are also represented. Local authorities and housing associations are key organisations in providing affordable social housing and, in some instances, local authorities provide access to private sector rented accommodation. NHS National Commissioning Board (London Region), Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS providers: Health services have a significant part to play in MAPPA in dealing with offenders who have health issues, including mental health problems. Each MAPPA team across the 32 boroughs has a representative on whom they can call for guidance and direction when dealing with these offenders. Department for Work and Pensions Jobcentre Plus: DWP/JCP staff are notified if restrictions are placed on the conditions of an offender s employment. UK Border Agency: 1 UKBA became a Duty to Co-operate Agency in July MAPPA contacts were linking with Local Immigrations Teams across London, and operational regions, so that requests to exchange information between UKBA and other MAPPA agencies were handled effectively. Electronic Monitoring Providers: Electronic monitoring is a form of surveillance consisting of a device attached to a person or vehicle, allowing their whereabouts to be monitored. This can provide an important control as part of the risk management plan for certain MAPPA offenders. 1 With effect from April 2013 UKBA operating as Home Office Immigration Enforcement (HO/IE). 11

40 The Sova Support Link Project, supported by London MAPPA SMB in its development, is now being introduced across London as part of the Personality Disorder Pathway Programme, having been operating successfully in South London since Sova Support Link supports high-risk high harm personality disordered offenders through an adapted Circles of Support and Accountability model. Sova Support Link recruits volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to service users with the aim of minimising the potential harm to the public by promoting desistance. The high level of engagement (averaging 84%) and low level of reoffending rates (95% not committed a further offence) have resulted in the project expanding. Sova works in collaboration with the Bracton Centre (Oxleas NHS), London Probation Trust and the Metropolitan Police, who are represented on the Steering Group which oversees the programme. A unique aspect of the project is service user involvement with regard to volunteer recruitment and training; in addition, a service user and active volunteers are represented on the steering group. There have been further initiatives to improve consistency at the interface between health and MAPPA during the year. The London MAPPA SMB Mental Health Advisory Group have drafted further health specific guidance on MAPPA information sharing procedures. In addition the Royal College of Psychiatrists in consultation with MAPPA partners and the Ministry of Justice have now issued updated guidance on the interface between mental health services and MAPPA. The Royal College guidance includes case vignettes to illustrate key points and will be available on the Royal College of Psychiatrists website shortly ( Angus Cameron Mental Health Advisor and Assistant Chief Officer for PD Strategy Implementation London Probation Trust Strategic Management Board (SMB) Member representing Mental Health Youth Offending Services manage under 18 year olds, in custody and in the community, balancing meeting their needs as young people with the need to protect the public from serious harm. Close partnership working with London MAPPA ensures that there is an integrated approach to managing the very few high-risk young people in a way which minimises that risk. Over the past year, Youth Offending Teams have contributed to this process by ensuring that there is consistent attendance at all MAPP meetings where young people are discussed, and rigorous oversight and management of risk. We have achieved closer working relationships with our key strategic partners over the past year including London Probation, Metropolitan Police Service and the Mayors Office for Policing and Crime and we are continuously aim to understand the patterns, risks and desistance factors that may effectively reduce the risks of serious youth reoffending. We have a core responsibility to contribute to making our city a safe place for all, and we are committed to ensuring that improvements in this area continue. Lisa Messina-Harvey Head of London Youth Justice Board Strategic Management Board (SMB) Member representing Youth Justice 12

41 The London branch of the Association of Directors of Children s Services (ADCS) joined the Strategic Management Board of MAPPA last year. By assigning a representative Director to the Board, London ADCS are able to offer strategic advice on the protection of children and the management of young offenders. We developed a protocol last year which was adopted by the London Safeguarding Children's Board and the Strategic Management Board. This protocol will ensure that there is effective cooperation and communication across these two bodies and a clear understanding of responsibilities in respect of MAPPA at both regional and local levels. Joy Hollister Director of Community and Children s Services London Borough of Havering Strategic Management Board (SMB) Member representing Safeguarding Boards Housing plays an integral part of an offender's risk management process as it not only helps to manage their risk, particularly in relation to their re-offending, but also provides a springboard for them to reintegrate back into the community. MAPPA across London have provided an effective means for Local Authority Housing Departments to participate in the risk management process, providing advice on communities and local housing options. Over the last twelve months, 91% of all MAPP meetings across the capital have been attended by Housing Department representatives (which exceeds the national average of 87%). Housing Association Registered Providers (HARPs) and Housing Departments have continued to work successfully with the Responsible Authority agencies, such as providing access to supported accommodation resources in many of the London boroughs and setting up designated MAPPA support services in Barnet, Haringey, Islington, Camden, Westminster and Enfield. During 2012/13 Housing Duty to Co-operate partners have advised MAPPA colleagues on Government housing policy changes that affect the risk management of MAPPA offenders in the community. Housing expertise in relation to housing benefit, knowledge of local supported housing projects and support services provided by DTC housing partners continued to assist with securing appropriate accommodation to help manage the risk process. Simon Latham Executive Head of Community Living and Strategic Commissioning Strategic Management Board (SMB) member representing Local Authority Housing 13

42 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Group Partnership Team has been working with London MAPPA to strengthen partnerships at a local level and has set up information sharing processes in line with national requirements. For instance, the Team has held a series of events to raise awareness and share examples of good practice amongst partnership colleagues. There are dedicated single points of contact in every Jobcentre to ensure the MAPPA process is adhered to whilst supporting people into work and training. In addition to offenders having access to our Work Programme, offering individually tailored support on release from prison, we are also using our Flexible Support Fund to develop a range of specialist programmes enabling offenders to obtain and retain suitable employment thus contributing to the reduction of risk re-offending. Derek Harvey Group Partnership Manager, Department for Work and Pensions Strategic Management Board (SMB) Member representing Jobcentre Plus Serco Monitoring work with London MAPPA, under the Duty to Co-operate arrangements, by providing bespoke electronic monitoring solutions in relation to the management of certain MAPPA offenders. This can involve setting up an electronically monitored curfew which helps to disrupt the offending behaviour of an individual and forms part of the many elements that can be used by London MAPPA to manage offenders effectively. In addition to providing the curfew solution, Serco Monitoring assist in offender management by providing London MAPPA with intelligence and information about the individual s curfew requirement. Serco Monitoring provide this assistance from a 24 hour monitoring centre. We also have a dedicated team of Service Delivery Officers who are responsible for liaison with all agencies involved in offender management and for attending local MAPP meetings where required. Andy Homer Operations Support Manager Serco Monitoring During , Victim Support has continued to build strong working relationships with London MAPPA. Victim Support is not a Duty to Co-operate (DtC) agency but sits on the Strategic Management Board (SMB) and the Communications Sub-Committee as an independent member. Victim Support is a national charity that gives free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses and their family and friends affected by crime across England and Wales. As a member of the SMB, we are responsible for monitoring performance, measuring compliance with MAPPA s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and contributing to the Annual Report. 14