Midlothian
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
Midlothian
Primary Courts of relevance:
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and the High Courts
All information provided by:
Midlothian Community Justice Partnership
Midlothian Community Justice Information
Published: 30 November 2021
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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.