Stalking behaviour has increased over the past ten years.  The rise of cyber-stalking through social media and mobile phone apps, shows no sign of abating, thus, there is the expectation that the incidences of stalking will continue to rise.   It is widely recognised that stalkers can have a profound effect on their victims, both […]

This e-learning course is designed for Justice Social Workers and Justice Third Sector Paraprofessionals seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in Bail Supervision. By the end of the course, participants will be able to comprehend the aims and ethos of Bail Supervision, understand key principles to conduct competent Bail Supervision assessments and apply formal writing techniques […]

Part 1: Technology mediated offending in Scotland is a growing concern, with cyber-crime forming a significant proportion of certain crime types, particularly sexual crimes and crimes of dishonesty. Research indicates that the internet and cyber technologies have significantly impacted the scale and nature of sexual crime in Scotland.  The rise in cyber-enabled "other sexual crimes" […]