Unpaid Work – CJS Discussion Session event report

On 28 November 2025, Community Justice Scotland (CJS) hosted a facilitated workshop focussing on the topic, “Unpaid Work”. This was the third session in a series of workshops delivered by the Engagement & Improvement Team, designed to provide a space for local and national partners to explore key areas of community justice practice, discuss emerging challenges, and share learning that can help drive improvement across the system.

The session featured four speakers, each representing a different stage of the unpaid work process in Scotland. Each speaker delivered a 15‑minute presentation, followed by a panel Q&A. Panel questions were submitted throughout the session via a Padlet board accessible to all participants. A total of 60 attendees joined the session, representing a broad mix of third‑sector organisations as well as local and national government.

This report summarises the key themes emerging from the presentations, participant questions, responses, discussions, and shared practice. It outlines the main challenges, opportunities, and key takeaways for unpaid work identified by session participants.

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