Development of the community based individual risk mitigation profile (IRMP) for people who have intellectual disability and are at risk of offending
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour
ISSN: 2050-8824
Article publication date: 13 June 2016
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 who have 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 focus on 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.
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Acknowledgements
The authors would like to acknowledge Jon Barry Coldwell (Consultant in Clinical & Forensic Psychology).
Citation
Hutchinson, J. and Dunn, V. (2016), "Development of the community based individual risk mitigation profile (IRMP) for people who have intellectual disability and are at risk of offending", Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, Vol. 7 No. 2, pp. 66-74. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIDOB-09-2015-0033
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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