Development of the community based individual risk mitigation profile (IRMP) for people who have intellectual disability and are at risk of offending
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-09-2015-0033 |
| Pages | 66-74 |
| Published date | 13 June 2016 |
| Date | 13 June 2016 |
| Author | John Hutchinson,Vicky Dunn |
| Subject Matter | Health & social care,Learning & intellectual disabilities,Offending behaviour |
Development of the community based
individual risk mitigation profile (IRMP)
for people who have intellectual
disability and are at risk of offending
John Hutchinson and Vicky Dunn
John Hutchinson is a Project
Director at New Focus, UK.
Vicky Dunn is based at the
Forensic Support Service,
Calderstones Partnership NHS
Foundation Trust, Whalley, UK.
Abstract
Purpose –The purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of the community-based individual risk
mitigation profile (IRMP) and to examine its effectiveness for people whohave an intellectual disability, and are
at risk of offending, through the use of a case study.
Design/methodology/approach –Case study and literature review.
Findings –The tool has been found to be useful and accessible by clinicians. It has a particular focuson joint
sharing of opinion on risk and decision making in a structured and contained multi-disciplinary forum, that is
evidence-based and defensible. This multi-disciplinary approach meets recommendations in best practice in
relation to risk.
Research limitations/implications –A current limitation is that the IRMP has not been evaluated for
reliability and validity, though a research study is being planned.
Originality/value –The paper highlights the usefulness of a community-based risk profile assessment and
linked risk mitigation process.
Keywords Community, Intellectual disabilities, Risk mitigation, Risk assessment, Forensic,
Offending behaviour
Paper type Technical paper
Introduction
The individual risk mitigation profile (IRMP), once completed, aims to provide an evidence-based
overview of the risks a person with intellectual disability (ID) may present (both currently and
historically) to themselves and others and this helps guide services in the development of positive
risk mitigation plans.
The aim of this paper is to discuss the development of the community-based IRMP and to
examine its effectiveness for people who have an ID and an offending background, through the
use of a case study.
Literature review
Risk management is an area in which the activities of criminal justice agencies and other relevant
services such as health and social care can be harshly measured when serious incidents occur,
Received 14 September 2015
Revised 30 October 2015
Accepted 6 November 2015
The authors would like to
acknowledge Jon Barry Coldwell
(Consultant in Clinical & Forensic
Psychology).
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