North Lanarkshire
DETAILS
Local Authority area:
North Lanarkshire
Primary Courts of relevance:
Airdrie SC & JP, Hamilton SC & JP, Lanark SC & JP, Glasgow SC
All information provided by:
North Lanarkshire Community Justice Partnership
North Lanarkshire Community Justice Information
Published: 30 November 2021
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This information will be reviewed and updated where required.
Third Sector Programmes
Sectarian / Hate Crime
Interventions suitable for
Suitable for anyone aged 12 years and over who has been charged with a first and/or low to moderate level sectarian or hate crime offence.
Programme Title and Provider
STOP; SACRO
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Delivered in individual or group basis, the programme is designed to achieve change in sectarian or hate crime attitudes and behaviour. Suitable for anyone aged 12 years and over who has been charged with a first and/or low to moderate level sectarian or hate crime offence.
Possible Outcomes
Development of pro-social attitudes and behaviours.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone and online referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by SACRO.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Scottish Government funded
Women
Interventions suitable for
Females on remand or subject to a community payback order.
Programme Title and Provider
Shine; SACRO
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Mentoring service providing practical support to enhance engagement with services and support women to participate in pro-social activities. Females on remand or subject to a community payback order.
Possible Outcomes
Improved engagement with services and increased participation in pro-social, recreational activities.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone and online referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by Shine.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Public Social Partnership (PSP); strategic partnership between public and voluntary sector.
Interventions suitable for
Women subject to community payback order or RLO, who are affected by alcohol/drug misuse and have children aged under 18 years.
Programme Title and Provider
Circle; Women’s Outreach Team
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Individualised practical and emotional support at home or in the community for the whole family. Women subject to community payback order or Restriction of Liberty Order, who are affected by alcohol/drug misuse and have children aged under 18 years.
Possible Outcomes
Improved parenting and family relationships and participation in community activities
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone and online referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by Circle
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Big Lottery Fund
Interventions suitable for
Females aged 16 years and over who are involved in offending or at high risk of offending
Programme Title and Provider
Next Steps; Venture Trust
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Outreach support and 5-day wilderness journey to promote personal development. Females aged 16 years and over who are involved in offending or at high risk of offending. Exclusion group – Restriction of Liberty Order or subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Possible Outcomes
Improved personal and social development. Increased access to and engagement with education, employment, training or volunteering opportunities.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Online referral and assessment undertaken by Venture Trust.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Funding by Scottish Government, European Social Fund and Heritage Fund.
General
Interventions suitable for
Men and women aged 16 to 40 on a Community Payback Order, Drug Treatment and Testing Order, Restriction of Liberty Order, Structured Deferred Sentence, HDC, voluntary or statutory throughcare or diverted from prosecution. Exclusion group – Registered Sex Offender or subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Programme Title and Provider
Living Wild; Venture Trust
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Outreach support and 10-day wilderness journey to promote personal development. Men and women aged 16 to 40 on a Community Payback Order, Drug Treatment and Testing Order, Restriction of Liberty Order, Structured Deferred Sentence, Home Detention Curfew, voluntary or statutory throughcare or diverted from prosecution. Exclusion group – Registered Sex Offender or subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Possible Outcomes
Improved personal and social development. Increased access to and engagement with education, employment, training or volunteering opportunities.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Online referral and assessment undertaken by Venture Trust.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Funding by Scottish Government and European Social Fund.
Military Veterans
Interventions suitable for
Military veterans
Programme Title and Provider
Positive Futures; Venture Trust
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Outreach support and 7-day wilderness journey to improve life skills and social identity. Ex-service men and women aged 16 to 64 struggling with the transition to civilian life. Exclusion group – Registered Sex Offender or subject to Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Possible Outcomes
Improved personal and social development. Increased access to and engagement with education, employment, training or volunteering opportunities
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Online referral and assessment undertaken by Venture Trust
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Funding by Armed Forces Covenant, HM Treasury and European Social Fund
Substance Misuse
Interventions suitable for
Adult males and females affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Programme Title and Provider
Building Futures – Peer Support: Phoenix Futures
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Practical support around issues such as housing, benefits, health, attending appointments and accessing social activities. Adult males and females affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Possible Outcomes
Participation in pro-social recreational activities and improved engagement with services.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by Phoenix Futures.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Lanarkshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership
Interventions suitable for
Adult males and females and families affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Programme Title and Provider
Building Futures – Family Support; Phoenix Futures
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Family integration worker provides individual or group support and alongside Addiction Recovery Team deliver Strengthening Families Programme. Adult males and females and families affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Possible Outcomes
Improved family relationships and strengthened family ties
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by Phoenix Futures
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Lanarkshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership
Interventions suitable for
Adult males and females and families affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Programme Title and Provider
Building Futures – Activities and Group work Programme; Phoenix Futures
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
SMART Recovery, art group and building futures group work programme addressing recovery maintenance, motivation, and personal responsibility, anger and relapse prevention. Adult males and females affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Possible Outcomes
Improved coping strategies, alcohol/drug use reduced or stopped.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by Phoenix Futures.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Lanarkshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership
Interventions suitable for
Adult males and females and families affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Programme Title and Provider
Building Futures – Counselling: Phoenix Futures
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Counselling over 6 sessions, helping the person look at positive behaviour change and identify irrational beliefs and thinking errors. Adult males and females affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Possible Outcomes
Improved coping strategies, alcohol/drug use reduced or stopped
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by Phoenix Futures
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Lanarkshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership
Interventions suitable for
Adult males and females and families affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Programme Title and Provider
Building Futures – Recovery Through Nature; Phoenix Futures
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Participants learn new skills and complete John Muir conservation award. Adult males and females affected by alcohol/drug misuse.
Possible Outcomes
Improved health and wellbeing
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone referral by professionals and self-referral. Assessment undertaken by Phoenix Futures.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Lanarkshire Alcohol & Drug Partnership
Employability
Interventions suitable for
Unemployed males or females aged 18 or older or aged 16 or 17 and in receipt of Universal Credit or Employment Support Allowance. Individuals with convictions are a priority group.
Programme Title and Provider
Fair Start Scotland; Remploy
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Holistic support to assist the individual into employment. Unemployed males or females aged 18 or older or aged 16 or 17 and in receipt of Universal Credit or Employment Support Allowance. Individuals with convictions are a priority group.
Possible Outcomes
Increased work and interpersonal skills and improved access to employment. training or volunteering opportunities
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone referral and assessment undertaken by Remploy
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Scottish Government funded
Interventions suitable for
Unemployed men and women aged 16 years and over. Individuals with convictions are a priority group.
Programme Title and Provider
Working Matters Progress; Routes to Work
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Individual and group support to help the individual get job ready, increase confidence, be prepared for the world of work and in work support for 6 months. Unemployed men and women aged 16 years and over. Individuals with convictions are a priority group.
Possible Outcomes
Increased work and interpersonal skills and improved access to employment. training or volunteering opportunities
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Telephone and online referral. Assessment undertaken by Routes To Work
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
North Lanarkshire Council & DWP
Young People
Interventions suitable for
Young People
Programme Title and Provider
STOP: SACRO
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
This programme tackles sectarianism and hate crimes.
Possible Outcomes
The young person addresses their discriminatory behaviour. Should the young person also be subject to unpaid work their attendance could count as some of their hours.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
A referral form is completed by the Supervising Officer for the Community Payback Order.
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Scottish Government
Interventions suitable for
Young People
Programme Title and Provider
Barnardo’s AXIS; Barnardos
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Structured 12-week group work programme.
Possible Outcomes
The young person completes the programme and addresses their difficulties which may have led to offending. Should the young person also be subject to unpaid work their attendance could count as some of their hours.
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
A referral form is completed by the Supervising Officer for the Community Payback Order
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
North Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership
Interventions suitable for
Males and females aged 16 to 25 years experiencing challenging life circumstances such as involvement in offending.
Programme Title and Provider
Inspiring Young Futures; Venture Trust
Details of all Specific national or local scheme/intervention(s) available
Outreach support and 7-day wilderness journey to promote personal development. Males and females aged 16 to 25 years experiencing challenging life circumstances such as involvement in offending. Exclusion group – RSO or subject to MAPPA
Possible Outcomes
Improved personal and social development. Increased access to and engagement with education, employment, training or volunteering opportunities
Process for Assessment and/or inclusion in scheme/intervention
Online referral and assessment undertaken by Venture Trust
Relevant information re. funding for the programme
Funding by Scottish Government, European Social Fund, Comic Relief, Life Change Trust and The Robertson Trust