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Parallel Workshops
This session focuses on the application of evidence-based policies and practice guidance to reduce recidivism. There is very little evidence internationally to demonstrate the effectiveness of registers in reducing sexual reoffending and in supporting authorities to monitor and manage risk. The New Zealand Register has adopted a novel human services, evidence-based approach to the monitoring and case management of individuals who have sexually offended against children. This session will provide an overview of the risk management framework (RMF) underpinning the Register, the collaborative approach adopted by New Zealand Police and the Department of Corrections when managing risk in the community, and its effectiveness in reducing recidivism outcomes. Implications for policy and practice will be discussed with respect to the importance of adopting evidence-informed approaches to community risk management.