Launch: Community Interventions and Support Directory

Community Justice Scotland is pleased to launch a new online directory which contains information about community justice support and court solutions available in each local authority across Scotland.

It’s hoped this will help with quickly identifying effective, community-based solutions when someone is being sentenced in court. The directory could also help the public better understand community sentences and identify where services are needed to fill gaps.

Karyn McCluskey, chief executive of Community Justice Scotland, said:

“How can sheriffs, defence lawyers, the prosecution and social workers make the best decisions for those in the justice system if they don’t have access to the most up-to-date information? We’ve created a new directory that gives them easy access to what’s available for the person standing in front of them so they can come up with community-based solutions.

“Increasing confidence in community sentencing is vital if we want to reduce reoffending and make Scotland safer. This new directory will help ensure more people in the justice system receive the community support and court interventions needed to help them move towards a more positive future.”