A process evaluation of the Structured Risk Guidance for Extremist Offenders

This document summarizes the evaluation of Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service's Structured Risk Guidance (SRG) pilot program, which was designed to assess and manage the risk of extremist offenders. The SRG, which evolved into the Extremism Risk Guidance 22+ (ERG22+), aimed to improve risk assessment tools in response to the threat of international terrorism. The evaluation used qualitative methods such as interviews, case studies, and observations to assess the SRG's effectiveness in prisons and probation settings. Findings revealed that the SRG improved risk assessment and professional efficacy but faced challenges like staff capacity and the need for better training and organizational support. Recommendations for future use include clearer eligibility criteria, enhanced training, and adequate resources for assessments. The evaluation highlighted the need for collaboration and clear communication in risk assessments for extremist offenders and led to the further development and research of the ERG22+. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS)
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Case studies; Individual interviews
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2017

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes