A Wee Chat About Justice
A Wee Chat About Justice
Podcast Description
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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Content Themes
The podcast delves into justice, forensic psychology, and social work, with episodes addressing key issues such as counter-terrorism strategies in Australia and Scotland, and the role of specialist offence courts in enhancing victims' experiences in the Scottish justice system. Specific episodes include discussions on rehabilitation programs for Islamist terrorism and the impact of potential reforms in justice legislation.
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
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
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