David Scott, CJS’s Head of Learning, Development & Innovation reveals some of the very positive feedback received for training delivered right across Scotland We’ve had a busy year delivering essential…
Why we need to bring together trauma-informed and restorative justice principles to improve people’s experience of the justice system
Community Justice Scotland’s restorative justice project lead Rachael Moss explains why a move to blend these approaches should be explored to provide more safe and appropriate services. Individuals’ negative experiences…
How communities can play an important role in helping people in addiction recovery
David Best, a Professor in Addiction Recovery at Leeds Trinity University’s Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, explains the science behind recovery It’s generally recognised that addiction is a chronic…
Restorative Justice: What’s next for Scotland?
Community Justice Scotland’s Head of Restorative Justice Gemma Fraser looks to the future of the service When I am asked what is next for restorative justice in Scotland I turn…
Restorative Justice – A Tool for Change
Inesa Vėlavičiūtė, Restorative Justice Administrative Officer, at Community Justice Scotland explains what she’s learned in her role *Content warning: This blog includes references to family trauma and grief for a…
Better support for children and young people dealing with the justice system
The Care Inspectorate’s Head of Professional Standards and practice Henry Mathias explains draft proposals for a ‘bairns’ hoose’ system for Scotland. Plans are underway to improve the way children are…
How the revised National Strategy for Community Justice can lead the way to change lives
The Scottish Government has published a revised National Strategy for Community Justice to build on progress made and provide a roadmap for future improvements. Community Justice Scotland’s specialist advisor Keith…
How problem-solving courts are making a difference
Sheriff Jillian Martin-Brown explains how her specialist court works I have seen the positive differences Forfar problem-solving court can make to people’s lives. It provides extra support and supervision through…
The gentle art of nudging – Dame Laura Lee
What everyone can learn from the way Maggie’s treats people and nudges them towards healthier behaviour Our chief executive Karyn McCluskey recently talked about how we should look at how…
11 Books for the Smart Justice Generation
To celebrate the launch of the #SmartJusticeGeneration hub, we’ve teamed up with brilliant book blogger Rebecca Brown AKA That Bloody Woman Reads to curate this (mostly Scottish!) list of suggested…