Over the years, Stepping Out have successfully managed various MAPPA cases across North London & Hertfordshire.
Not only have we been successful with minimising criminal and challenging behaviour, but a number of our clients have also been moved on to full independence.
What is MAPPA?
MAPPA stands for Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements. The arrangements refer to the “responsible authorities” tasked with the management of registered sex offenders, violent and other types of sexual offenders, and offenders who pose a serious risk of harm to the public.
Category 1: Registered Sex Offenders (RSOs),
Category 2: All offenders who have received a custodial sentence of 12 months or more in prison for a sexual or violent offence and whilst they remain under Probation supervision.
Category 3: Anyone else who poses a “risk of serious harm to the public” who has received a conviction and whose risk would be better managed in a multi-agency setting.
Level One: represents the normal inter-agency management of the offender in the community by one agency, with some liaison.
Level Two: means that Multi Agency Public Protection meetings will be held where the offender’s management will be discussed between various parties involved in their case.
Level Three: is essentially the same as Level Two, except that senior management representatives will be in attendance and greater resources are expected to be used in the management of the offender.
Clients under MAPPA, particularly Level Three, are considered to be highly challenging and usually dangerous.
Why Stepping Out?
Year after year, Stepping Out have been entrusted with the management of all types of MAPPA cases, by various local authorities. We have vast experience in managing high level MAPPA cases (Level 3) and those displaying high levels of sexually harmful or sexualised behaviour.
We are able to provide specialised support and accommodation for people with MAPPA involvement. Our 24-hour staffed semi independent living projects are safe and secure, and are an ideal environment for providing supervision & support based around the persons assessed needs.
We have delivered a number of positive outcomes via dedicated, bespoke support whilst ensuring our risk assessments are professional, thorough & regularly updated.
We ensure that our care & support plans are personalised to meet the requirements of each particular person. Our staff have been trained to manage all types of complex & challenging behaviours. Regular updates to their training are also incorporated.
Stepping Out offer professional counselling, community support, goal setting meetings and activities to help produce the best possible outcomes for the client.
To make a referral, to or to find out more about Stepping Out & MAPPA cases, contact us, or call us directly on 0208 342 7217.