Lanarkshire’s Sex Offender Crisis

Lanarkshire is grappling with nearly 1,000 registered sex offenders—third highest in Scotland—and is racing to adapt as the number surges 56% since 2015, with an 8% spike in just one year. To manage the growing load, North and South Lanarkshire Councils are jointly funding a new MAPPA operational development officer to train staff, oversee governance, and prepare for the big system shift from ViSOR to MAPPS in May 2028. This move fills a critical gap—MAPPA is the only major public protection service in the region without a dedicated development role, risking fragmented implementation if not addressed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ab6db35e49a00c6