Implementing The LS/CMI in Scotland

1. Implementing The LS/CMI in Scotland Quality Assurance & The Learning Evaluation Ian McIntosh; Quality Assurance Lead

2. The Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) in Scotland The LS/CMI project: Implementation of a consistent offender risk/ needs assessment, case management & risk management planning method across agencies

3. The LS/CMI (Scotland) content Offender History Form Scan LSI-R:SV & Initial Analysis of Offending 1. General Risk/Need Factors Examine 2. Specific Risk/Need Factors 3. Prison Experience – Institutional Factors 4. Other Client Issues 5. Special Responsivity Considerations 6. Risk/Need Summary & Override 7. Risk/Need Profile & Analysis of Offending 8. Programme/Placement Decision 9. Case Planning RoSH/ Analysis of Offending Scrutiny Risk Management Planning 10. Progress Record 11. Discharge Summary

4. Piloted in 1 community Criminal Justice Social Work area & 1 prison Informed development of national training & evaluation strategy Pilot

5. Electronic version – allows information sharing Introduced across all CJSW services and prisons in Scotland National training & implementation completed March 2012 (1000+ staff) The LS/CMI system in Scotland

8. Evaluation & other QA Measures Matter Considerable investment (££ & time) Need to ensure the method implemented well & used effectively Need for ongoing evaluation & other QA measures

9. LS/CMI Training: Learning Objectives To have a working knowledge of the application of the of the LS/CMI approach in Scotland (appropriate & proportionate assessment and communicating it meaningfully) To have a working knowledge of the underpinning research & theoretical rationale of the LS/CMI To have a working knowledge of the implications of the RNR model for the assessment & management of offending behaviour To understand and be able to make responsible use of the LSI:SV and the analysis of offending To understand and be able to make responsible use of the LS/CMI including analysis of offending and case management planning To gain awareness of the assessment of risk of serious harm To gain awareness of the elements of risk management planning

10. Meeting these objectives/ how is quality assured? Complete training course (!) Knowledge & skills tested: pre & immediate post training Immediate post-training questionnaire BUT Does the learning transfer into the ‘real world’…?

11. Learning Evaluation

12. Learning Evaluation - Interim Findings Final report: September 2012 Comparison of prior experience vs new users of the LS method pre-course briefing is a resource that could be better delivered Course too long/ too short…? Learning Gain all shifted in a positive direction but least confident = If/ then rules

13. Learning Evaluation – Focus Groups Retention of learning? 6 months after started using: focus groups Scoring exercise Main issue: inconsistent identification/ use of strengths

14. Learning Evaluation – Focus Groups • Need for ‘refresher training’ & ongoing support, but… • Refresher ‘training’ – not necessarily a need for additional external training events • A role for local champions/ mentors, but… • Need to provide ongoing support and guidance for champions/ mentors.

15. Next Steps… • Learning from the evaluation to inform further development of training • Users Forum to develop role of and to support locally identified champions/ mentors

16. Next Steps… • Further evaluation of transfer of learning into practice • data on all assessments to be analysed (monthly) • samples of case management plans (6 monthly) • samples of risk management plans (12 months) …to consider

17. Next Steps… • What are the identified risk/needs – locally & nationally? • Does assessed risk/ need level correspond with decisions regarding level of intervention? • Are higher needs reflected within case plans? • ..and more

18. Quality!

19. Thank you Further information available: www.rmascotland.gov.uk Email Ian.McIntosh@rmascotland.gsi.gov.uk