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Question 1

How does the CPS define a “mentally disordered offender”?

Answer 1

Someone with a mental disability/disorder who has committed or is suspected of committing a crime.

Question 2

Which agencies must co-operate under MAPPA?

Answer 2

Children’s Services, National Probation Service, Mental Health Trusts, Substance Abuse Services, and others.

Question 3

What led to the creation of MAPPA (Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements)?

Answer 3

A shift toward more punitive policy and risk-focused strategies.

Question 4

How does rehabilitation fit into today’s risk-focused criminal justice model?

Answer 4

t’s still important, but mainly if it’s evidence-based and supports risk reduction.

Question 5

What % of prisoners had a major psychiatric disorder, per the Bradley Report (2009)?

Answer 5

Over 60%

Question 6

What are two problems with Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTRs)?

Answer 6

Uncertainty over who qualifies and lack of medical staff to implement them.

Question 7

What are key challenges to managing offenders with mental health issues in the community?

Answer 7

Some can’t meet MHTR demands; also, mental health problems vary widely—hard to evaluate.

Question 8

What is the core purpose of MAPPA?

Answer 8

To reduce serious reoffending by managing violent and sexual offenders to protect the public.

Question 9

What practices are considered effective under the “What Works” approach?

Answer 9

Targeting criminogenic needs and ensuring programme integrity.

Question 10

What does OGRS stand for?

Answer 10

Offender Group Reconviction Scale