Third Sector Programmes

Peer Mentoring (available as part of a statutory supervision order)

Interventions suitable for

Women aged over 16 years subject to a statutory supervision order.

Programme title and provider

‘Just Us’ provided by Willow, provided by statutory and Third Sector providers in partnership.

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Peer mentoring for women through Willow’s ‘Just Us’ programme which is supported by women previously involved with the service.

Possible Outcomes

Improved mental health, desistance, increased confidence, improved relationships.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral through social work.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

[No information specified]

Employability (available as part of a statutory supervision order)

 

Interventions suitable for

Persons subject to a statutory supervision requirement. (referrals made where appropriate e.g. will not be suitable for individuals with problematic drug use)

Programme title and provider

Encompass Employability Service – Access to Industry

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Encompass is an education, training and employability Service for people in Edinburgh living with complex needs. It helps people furthest removed from the labour market to build their skills, gain access to opportunities and, where appropriate, move into employment. The Service offers one-to-one Casework support, so that participants can establish a positive, consistent relationship with one worker. Participants work through personal development action plans with their Caseworkers. Progress is regularly reviewed to ensure that they are getting the maximum benefit. All support and training is delivered in a safe and supportive environment.

Encompass offers bespoke, skill-based training delivered in outreach locations and via Access to Industry’s in-house community college. It also offers a wide range of employability opportunities, including supportive work placements and volunteering. Participants gain qualifications in core communication and employability skills.

Encompass helps the following key groups: those in recovery from substance use; those moving on from past offending behaviours; and those affected by homelessness. It is for people living in the Edinburgh area. Encompass is not time limited, as we understand the complex challenges participants face and work around their changing needs.

Encompass offers the opportunity for participants to gain a positive learning experience and to gain skills and qualifications that will enable them to make progress in education, further training or employment.

Encompass is delivered through Access to Industry’s Community College (in partnership with Edinburgh College), 156 Cowgate in Edinburgh. The service is also delivered in outreach locations. This enables people who are not yet ready to attend the Community College to start their Encompass journey.

Possible Outcomes

Increased skills, improved access to employment and education.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral through social work.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

N/A

Substance Misuse

 

Interventions suitable for

Persons who attend a drop-in session.

Programme title and provider

Substance Misuse Recovery Hubs – Change, Grow, Live (CGL)

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

South West Recovery Hub drop-in, Wester Hailes.
South East Recovery Hub drop-in, Captains Road.
North West Recovery Hub drop-in, West Pilton.
A one stop shop which offers a full range of drug and alcohol treatment and support services. Each is run by a team of staff of voluntary sector, NHS and social work staff. The easiest way for most people to get support from their local Recovery Hub team is to come to a drop-in session. At the Drop-in, the worker will listen, give advice and options, agree a plan and organise the next steps.

Possible Outcomes

Improved health and wellbeing, reduced/managed/abstinence from substance use. Desistance.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Available to those who are interested in receiving support and attend a drop-in session.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Edinburgh Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

Interventions suitable for

Persons who attend a drop-in session.

Programme Title and Provider

Substance Misuse Recovery Hub – Turning Point

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

North East Recovery Hub drop-in, Leith/Craigmillar.
Turning Point Scotland North East Edinburgh Recovery Service is one of the partners in the North East Recovery Hub. We offer a drop in service where individuals can attend without an appointment to access advice and information and to be assessed for a wide range of drug, alcohol and support services.

Possible Outcomes

Improved health and wellbeing, reduced/managed/abstinence from substance use. Desistance.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Available to those who are interested in receiving support and attend a drop in session.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Edinburgh Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

Personal Development

Interventions suitable for

Men and women aged 16-40 years on Community Payback (and other criminal justice orders*) who want to make positive and sustained changes that can lead to a move away from offending.

*These include Drug Treatment and Testing Orders (DTTO), Restriction of Liberty Orders, Home Detention Curfews, Structured Deferred Sentences (SDS) and those engaging with voluntary throughcare after release.

Note – Venture Trust does not currently work with registered sex offenders or those subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA)

Programme Title and Provider

Living Wild Programme – Venture Trust

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

After an assessment period we offer regular community-based outreach support wrapped around a Wilderness Journey usually in the highlands of Scotland. Through intensive learning and personal development individuals will consolidate their new skills, boost confidence, motivation and aspirations. This will allow individuals to tackle complex circumstances and patterns of behaviour and tackle re-offending and help with rehabilitation.

Living Wild is for men and women aged 16-40.
Nature offers inherent challenges for people to reflect on beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours. Adapting to this new environment, resilience is increased, participants develop understanding of how to interact others, and improve impulse control in challenging situations. Activities in nature provide opportunities to practice this learning.

Our services provide support for up to 9 months helping individuals to make and sustain connections to services and employment, education, training or volunteering opportunities within their communitiess.

Possible Outcomes

Similar programmes with urban youth have shown transformative effects in terms of building self-reliance and empathy as well as team-building skills. Desistance, improved health and wellbeing.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral through social work

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Scottish Government

Military Veterans

 

Interventions suitable for

Military veterans who are currently in or are at risk of becoming involved in the justice system and have served within the UK military (Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force).

Programme Title and Provider

Veterans Mentoring Service – Sacro

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Sacro’s Veterans Mentoring Service is a service for military veterans who are currently in or are at risk of becoming involved in the justice system. The service will work closely with the veteran to put an intensive support plan in place where strategies can be developed to cope with their specific needs. The aim of the service is to enable the individual to enjoy sustainable, independent living. The service can help with:

• Addressing alcohol and drug addictions
• Addressing physical and mental health issues with assistance of partnership agencies
• Accessing support services in your local area
• Keeping appointments with other agencies
• Enhancing life and social skills, e.g. financial budgeting, housekeeping, cooking
• Completing paperwork and make phone calls
• Reintegrating into the community
• Accessing education or training
• Finding employment opportunities

Possible Outcomes

Veterans will be linked with a mentor with ‘lived military experience’ who, through the development of a supportive relationship, will work together to promote desistance from offending and increasing the veteran’s self-esteem and confidence. For example, improved outcomes in relation to:

• Alcohol and drug addictions
• Physical and mental health issues with assistance of partnership agencies
• Accessing support services in the local area
• Keeping appointments with other agencies
• Enhancing life and social skills, e.g. financial budgeting, housekeeping, cooking
• Completing paperwork and making phone calls
• Reintegrating into the community
• Accessing education or training
• Finding employment opportunities

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

For individuals who have served within the UK military (Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force). A referral is made either by the veteran themselves, social work, Scottish Prison Service, a voluntary organisation or any stakeholder working with veterans.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

[No information specified]

Women

 

Interventions suitable for

Available to all adult females:

• Currently serving a custodial sentence in Scotland of less than four years and not subject to a statutory order
• On remand
• Subject to a Community Payback Order

Programme title and provider

Shine – Sacro

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Shine is a national mentoring service for women offenders. The Shine Women’s Mentoring service provides women with a mentor who will provide support on a one-to-one basis with many of the issues they might face in the community. A Shine mentor will discuss any issues the woman may have before participation with the programme.

Possible Outcomes

Desistance, improved mental health and wellbeing, positive use of time, improvements in relation to drug and alcohol use, improved living skills and self care, improved relationships.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral from justice social, work, self referrals.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Scottish Government

Male Short Term Prisoners

 

Interventions suitable for

Males sentenced to short term custodial sentences.

Programme title and provider

New Routes – Sacro

Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available

Men referred to New Routes are matched with a mentor while in prison. The mentor will work with the young man to develop their independence and social skills, link to appropriate services, explore aspirations, identify goals and put in place achievable steps to improve their quality of life. This support and advice continue after release from prison where mentors can accompany them to appointments and advocate on their behalf where appropriate. Specialist family support is also available to help with re-integration and help achieve stability.

Possible Outcomes

New Routes offers males serving short term sentences a ‘through-the-gate’ support service providing practical and emotional support to help them move back into the community and begin to build a life free of offending.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral from justice social work. Men over the age of 16. Support is offered to men predominantly serving a short-term custodial sentence who would not be eligible for statutory Through Care support. Mentors can also work with those on Home Detention Curfew.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Scottish Government