Community Payback Order: Programme

Interventions suitable for

Men convicted of domestic abuse offences aged 18 and over

Programme Title and Provider

Caledonian System – Justice Service

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

Caledonian System: works with men convicted of domestic abuse offences to help them recognise their abuse, take responsibility and reduce their reoffending. Within the system support and safety planning is undertaken with women and children affected by the man’s abusive behaviour. This programme is delivered in partnership with City of Edinburgh Council with clients completing the preparatory and maintenance work with their Midlothian Criminal Justice social worker and undertaking the group in Edinburgh. In certain circumstances, the programme can be delivered on a one to one basis.

Possible Outcome

Reduction in harm caused to survivors of Domestic Abuse. Better life chances for women and children and men involved in domestic abuse.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Assessed as part of CJSWR. If a Programme requirement is part of a CPO then a supervison requirement must also be a requirement.

Interventions suitable for

Men who have been convicted of sexual offences which were committed online

Programme Title and Provider

Internet Offender Groupwork programme – CISSO

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

Internet Offender Groupwork programme – This is a specific programme for men who have committed sexual offences online. The groupwork element is delivered in Edinburgh by Community Intervention Service for Sex Offenders (CISSO) and individual preparatory and maintenance work is completed by staff in Midlothian.

Possible Outcomes

Reduction in offending behaviour.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Assessed as part of CJSWR or once on CPO – Supervision.

Interventions suitable for

Men convicted of committing a sexual offence and are aged 18 and over

Programme Title and Provider

Moving Forward, Making Changes – Justice Service

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

Sex offenders aged 18 and over: Moving Forward, Making Changes: behavioural programme designed to provide treatment for men who commit sexual offences or offences with a sexual element. This programme is delivered in partnership with the Community Intervention Service for Sex Offenders (CISSO) based in Edinburgh with clients undertaking preparatory work on an individual or 2:1 basis with the supervising social worker in Midlothian and then attending groupwork services in Edinburgh.

Possible Outcomes

Reduction in offending behaviour.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Assessed as part of CJSWR or once on CPO – Supervision.