This conveys a lot of information on what's been going on in the world of the RMA over this last year. What it DOESN'T convey is my frustration at having no idea how tall any of my new colleagues are, having only viewed them from the shoulders-up. -Ross Pollock (179 cm)

For anyone who hasn't caught this already, here's a small victory for recovery and acceptance, featuring the absolute titan that is Graeme Obree. Even if you're unfamiliar with his story, it's worth your while. youtu.be/kxVIzXd9_Tw

How much do you know about RATED? #RMAScotRATED is informed by The Equalities Act (2010), and it features over 70 Risk Assessment tools, alongside applicability details, research and more. Take a look on RMA Scotland website: rma.scot/rated

Take a read of the second blog in RMA Scotland #RMAScotRATED series - Dr Ruth J Tully - Consultant Forensic Psychologist explores some of the similarities and differences between popular Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ) risk assessment tools: rma.scot/guest-blog-dr-…

Latest RMA staff blog: inquisitive human, @GTayRMA on the importance of asking "Why?".

Very much looking forward to working with our new Board members, @JoeJudgePsy and @FarishJim. Both were kind enough to provide an insight into their background and motivation to join the RMA. Welcome both; we've plenty to keep you busy... rma.scot/meet-the-new-b…

Throughout my long tenure with the RMA, I've been lucky enough to work directly with the Accredited Assessors: some of the most competent individuals in their field. Looking forward to welcoming new talent into this essential cadre.

This RMA Scotland report looks at characteristics including duration and type of offending to better understand individuals sentenced to an OLR. The #RMAScot team are producing videos to discuss the findings in more detail, read the report here: rma.scot/research/olr

In recent years, a dominant trend amongst those receiving the Order for Lifelong Restriction has been a pattern of intimate partner violence. Chapter 4 of our latest research explores the nature of this mode of offending and how it may relate to other facets of risk.

In which our intrepid Rachel narrowly avoids being eaten by a bear! * *By not encountering one.

I which, I (hopefully) merely caricature the experience of our recent Assessors' day, as opposed to grossly misrepresenting it. rma.scot/rma-blog-on-th…