Midlothian

Interventions suitable for

Individuals aged 16 and over

Programme Title and Provider

Supervision Requirement – Justice Service

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

As part of a CPO with a supervision requirement, the individual is provided with support and assistance to reduce their risk of further offending. The factors considered relevant to the risk of further offending are identified through use of accredited risk assessment tools, including LSCMI. A case management plan is developed in collaboration with the client, which forms the basis of the interventions. The level of contact as part of the supervision requirement is in line with the assessed level of risk and in line with National Objectives and Standards.

The work undertaken as part of a supervision requirement can be completed on a 1:1 basis or include a mix of individual or group work.

Midlothian Justice Service also provide bespoke interventions for men and women that can form part of the work undertaken within a supervision requirement:

Women:

• The Spring Service – is available for women who may benefit from support with their mental health, substance use and experience of past or current trauma and/or abuse. As attendance at this service is voluntary we do not ask for this to be included as a Programme requirement rather we would include it as part of the case management action plan. The service offers clients the opportunity to: 1) Learn skills to cope with difficult and stressful situations 2) Think about any problematic behaviour, including offending 3) Build confidence and reduce feelings of loneliness 4) Make plans for education, employment and training 5) Learn skills to cope with difficult and stressful situations.

Men:
Stride is for men aged 18+. The focus within Stride will be less offence-focused but rather look to address the individual’s experience of trauma and offer strategies to better process trauma. Future scope for Stride look to offer opportunities for men within local communities in terms of employment, education and better access to services

Possible Outcomes

Those subject to a CPO will develop the skills and knowledge to improve decision making, consequential thinking and to manage their emotions. This will enable them to reduce the risk of further offending. Men and women will have greater access to support and resources to increase their ability to engage in employment and/or training.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

A CPO with a supervision requirement can only be imposed after the Court has deferred for a CJSWR and is assessed as suitable. As with unpaid work the client has to agree to the order being imposed.

Interventions suitable for

Male Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse aged 18 or over

Programme Title and Provider

Supervision – Justice Service

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

Male Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse aged 18 or over. For men who are assessed as unsuitable for Caledonian due to practical issues like work commitments or other issues affecting availability we deliver the respect 1:1 programme which utilises approaches similar to Caledonian but without the intensive group work. This work is completed in individual supervision sessions using techniques including Good Lives and Cognitive Behaviours approaches.

Possible Outcomes

Reduction in harm caused to survivors of abuse. Greater understanding of behavior, thoughts and feelings of the perpetrators of abuse. Victim awareness raising, accountability of behavior. Change in lifestyle choices and decisions.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

All clients who are made subject to a CPO with supervision are assessed using the LSCMI Risk Assessment Tool and a personalised Action plan is developed which includes what specific interventions Criminal Justice Social Workers will deliver as well as what external support services are going to be utilised to address a client’s offending behaviour and related risks and need. We use a range of techniques and approaches to address anger and emotional management, problem solving and consequential thinking skills, develop victim awareness and empathy as well as address any other relevant criminogenic factors.

Interventions suitable for

Youth Justice

Programme Title and Provider

Supervision

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

Youth Justice; Midlothian have a team of social workers based within Children and Families Social Work who are specifically trained to assess and intervene with young people up to the age of 18 who are involved in offending behaviour. They work in a collaborative manner with local partner agencies to deliver individually formulated case management plans.

Possible Outcomes

Reduction in criminogenic needs and risks. Increase in capacity for change, reduction in harm caused/offending behaviour. Focus on positive life choices including use of time, employment and training opportunities.

Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention

All clients who are made subject to a Community Payback Order with supervision are assessed using the Level of Service Case Management Inventory (LSCMI) Risk Assessment Tool and a personalised Action plan is developed which includes what specific interventions Criminal Justice Social Workers will deliver as well as what external support services are going to be utilised to address a client’s offending behaviour and related risks and need. We use a range of techniques and approaches to address anger and emotional management, problem solving and consequential thinking skills, develop victim awareness and empathy as well as address any other relevant criminogenic factors.