CREATING A SAFER SCOTLAND
Community Justice Scotland believes that smart justice based on the best evidence of what works to prevent offending, repair lives and improve our communities will make Scotland a safer place to live.
We provide leadership, training and insight to support partners to prevent offending and reduce the number of future victims.
We work to change the conversation about justice, increasing understanding and support for what will make Scotland better for all of us.
We give expert evidence and detailed briefings to parliament, helping to shape laws and policies to be the best they can for everyone in our community.
We work with our partners and help drive change by identifying improvements and challenges in our community justice system.
We identify worldwide expertise, best practice and opportunities for commissioning, and introduce fresh ideas which inspire innovation and change.
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‘Everybody wants better for their bairns’ CJS launch part two of groundbreaking campaign
Justice is about more than the justice system
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OUR VISION
Smart justice for a safer Scotland. Through evidence, innovation and change, we’re working hard to prevent offending, repair lives and reduce the number of victims.
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MEET OUR TEAM
We’ve recruited an experienced and expert team to introduce new ideas that will inspire positive change within Scotland’s community justice system.
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OUR PARTNERS
We work closely with the very broad range of statutory agencies and third sector organisations that are involved in the delivery of community justice related services throughout Scotland. With them, we help develop effective local service delivery plans and report their outcomes to Scottish Ministers.
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Everyone deserves a second chance
What does justice look like in 21st century Scotland? Times are changing; a new way of thinking is emerging and a movement for a smarter justice system is beginning. Listen to authentic and raw stories of what works, what doesn’t and what we should be doing better.
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Community Justice Scotland plays a central role in the continual improvement of Scotland’s justice system. We provide advice to Ministers and local government leaders to strengthen how public services, third sector and other partners work together to prevent and reduce further offending.
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SMART JUSTICE IN ACTION
Evidence and innovation can change lives for the better. Read about some of the incredible work going on across Scotland.
The project – new thinking changes lives
The project – new thinking changes lives
It’s about caring about the outcomes and your future
Taking the chance to change: Des’s story
Taking the chance to change: Des’s story
I just thought fighting my way through life was the right way to do things