East Ayrshire
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
East Ayrshire
Primary Courts of relevance:
Kilmarnock and Ayr
All information provided by:
East Ayrshire Community Justice Partnership
East Ayrshire Community Justice Information
Published: 30 November 2021
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Third Sector Programmes
Young People
Interventions suitable for
Young people/adult males
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
Males over age of 18 years
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
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Assessment carried out jointly by Justice Social Worker and Turnaround
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
[No information specified]
Women
Interventions suitable for
Women subject to a CPO
Programme title and provider
Partnership delivery team
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Bespoke service to women subject to a Community Payback Order, Supervision Requirement which includes case management, group work, support to attend appointments, advocacy, access to services of Occupational Therapist and member of Money Matters Team.
Possible Outcomes
Various outcomes dependent on the individual needs of the person
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Any females made subject to Community Payback Order, 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
Women subject to a Community Payback Order/being released from Custody
Programme title and provider
SHINE
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Bespoke service to women subject to a Community Payback Order and/or being released from custody. Service supports women who are returning to the community following a period in custody, they will meet the woman in custody prior to release and support practically and emotionally on release.
Women subject to a Community Payback Order who may be at risk of breach are supported to attend appointments; address emotional and practical issues.
Possible Outcomes
Reduce the risk of breach of statutory order
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Any females made subject to a Community Payback Order, Supervision Requirement
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Funded by Scottish Government
Interventions suitable for
Women
Programme title and provider
Ayrshire Women’s
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, Multi-agency 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
[No information specified]
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
[No information specified]
General
Interventions suitable for
Women and men
Programme title and provider
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.
Possible Outcomes
Support desistance from offending; increase self-esteem, confidence and victim awareness
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Justice Case Manager will assess alongside individual
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Funded across the Ayrshire partnership
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.
Employability
Interventions suitable for
Anyone over the age of 18 years
Programme title and provider
CVO
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Provide specific placements via the GRAFT project which offer individuals an opportunity to gain training and employability skills. Individuals undertake internal and external painting, gardening, hospitality, administrative and catering tasks. There is an opportunity to gain certification in skills which can support applications into employment such as certificate in Health and Hygiene, first aid, CSCS card and health & Safety.
Possible Outcomes
A number of individuals have progressed into training and education following successful completion of their order. A number of individuals have secured modern apprenticeships and employment within the project.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Assessment at report writing stage and during induction to UPW/ongoing assessment throughout duration of Order or on completion of unpaid work Order.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Funded by Justice Services in East Ayrshire Council