Criminal justice social work

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Following conviction Following conviction

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The Criminal Justice service is an integral part of the Criminal Justice System. We work closely with other key agencies including Central Scotland Police, Scottish Court Services, Scottish Prison Services and the Procurator Fiscal Office. We work in partnership with Fife and Forth Valley Community Justice Authority

Aims and responsibilities:

The Social Work Criminal Justice Service's main aims include:

  • Tackling criminal behaviour and reducing the risk of re-offending
  • Protecting the public
  • Supervising offenders in the community
  • Assisting prisoners re-settle into the community after release from custody

The responsibilities of the Social Work Criminal Justice Service include:

  • Providing courts with a range of alternatives to prison in appropriate circumstances
  • Providing effective supervision of offenders in the community
  • Challenging offending behaviour and helping offenders realise the impact of their behaviour on themselves, their families, the community and, most importantly, their victims
  • Promoting community safety and public protection
  • Assisting with factors which may contribute to offending, for example, drug or alcohol misuse, relationship difficulties, mental health, gambling problems, anger management issues, problem solving difficulties, etc.

Contact us

Criminal Justice
Stirling Council
Drummond House
Wellgreen Place
Stirling
FK8 2EG

Telephone: 01786 471177
Fax: 01786 443640


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