Third Sector Programme

Interventions suitable for

Young people

Programme Title and Provider

Positive Futures, Living Wild, Next Steps, Inspiring Young Futures; Venture Trust Scotland

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

Positive Futures, Living Wild, Next Steps, Inspiring Young Futures – 3 phase model of 1:1, wilderness experience and community support

Possible Outcomes

Developing Life skills and increased employability

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

1:1 outreach assessment

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Funded by Venture Trust

Interventions suitable for

Male and Female

Programme Title and Provider

PEAR; Turning Point

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

1:1 support and group work

Possible Outcomes

Addressing developing drug and alcohol issues

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referral/drop-in

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

ADP

Interventions suitable for

Males

Programme Title and Provider

Turnaround Residential Unit; Turning Point

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

Residential 6-week placement

Possible Outcomes

Addressing established drug and alcohol issues with post-discharge service

Interventions suitable for

Any females made subject to CPO, Supervision Requirement at Kilmarnock or Ayr Sheriff Court

Programme Title and Provider

Programme Delivery Team

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

A locally defined service which adopts a gender-responsive, flexible approach to effect positive change which supports desistance with women subject to a Community Payback Order. A trauma informed strengths-based approach is utilised and includes case management, group work, support to attend appointments, advocacy, direct access to services of Occupational Therapist and member of Money Matters Team as well as multi-agency collaboration with area Teams and the NHS.

Third Sector organisations include the Shine Project, Turnaround Project, Women’s Aid, CHAP and the Lighthouse Foundation. This facilitates a holistic approach, enhances a therapeutic alliance combined with flexible practice to effect positive change, reduce harm, promote desistance, enhance social inclusion, increased skills and raise self-esteem.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Any females made subject to CPO, Supervision Requirement at Kilmarnock or Ayr Sheriff Court.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Funded by Justice Services in East, North and South Ayrshire Council

Interventions suitable for

Any female appearing from Custody Court at Kilmarnock or Ayr Sheriff Court will be offered this service.

Programme Title and Provider

Ayrshire Women’s Team

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

Court Screening Service – Court Action Notes, Initial Assessment, Risk Alerts, Assessment for Bail Supervision, Advice, Sign Posting, Multiagency Updates, Liaison with Social Work Area Teams, FMHS, Lawyers, Sheriff Clerk, PF, Sheriffs and Prison Service.

If the Court process ended many of these women could slip through the net and their needs may not be met. In the case of women who have never been arrested before, the worker is able to interview the woman in the custody cells and explain the procedure to them and be able to support them during the day if required.

Their families are contacted, and information provided where necessary.

Possible Outcomes

Woman appeared at Custody Court; she was a resident in East Ayrshire but had never been involved in the justice system but was involved with
Housing and Mental Health Services.

The worker was able to contact these services and an update on the level of engagement/issues were gleaned. A proposed community-based management plan was formed to be put to the Sheriff via the Court Action Note. Bail with Special Conditions was then granted.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Any female appearing from Custody Court at Kilmarnock or Ayr Sheriff

Court will be offered this service.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Justice Services, EAC, NAC & SAC

Interventions suitable for

Male and Female

Programme Title and Provider

General Offending Group Work, Justice Services, Partnership Delivery Team

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

Female and male general offending group work incorporating problem solving, consequential thinking, victim awareness, healthy relationships, health and wellbeing, anger management, life skills, employability and access to Venture Trust.

Interventions suitable for

Registered Sex Offenders who are subject to CPO or Licence conditions

Programme Title and Provider

Desistance Officer (RSO), The Partnership Delivery Team

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

To promote social inclusion and reintegrate within the community.

Possible Outcomes

To achieve inclusiveness/ reduced risk of reoffending.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referred to the service by Justice Services Case Managers

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Funded by Community Justice Ayrshire Partnership for one year.

Interventions suitable for

All individuals who are subject to Diversion from Prosecution in Ayrshire.

Programme Title and Provider

Diversion Worker – Whole Family Approach (Turning Point Scotland)

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

To provide a Whole Family Approach to increase resilience and in turn reduce the risk of further offending.

Possible Outcomes

To increase family supports and resilience/ reduced risk of reoffending.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Referred to the service by Justice Services Case Managers

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Funded by Community Justice Ayrshire Partnership for one year.

Possible Outcomes

Reduction in risk factors and desistance from further offending behaviour, increased self-esteem, healthier relationships, improved life skills and employability/employment.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

Any male or female aged 16+ currently subject to a Community Payback Order with a Supervision Requirement.

Relevant information re. funding for the programme

Jointly by EAC, NAC & SAC, Justice Services