North Ayrshire
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
North Ayrshire
Primary Courts of relevance:
Kilmarnock and Ayr
All information provided by:
North Ayrshire Justice Services (Community Justice Ayrshire Partnership)
North Ayrshire Community Justice Information
Published: 15 November 2022
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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