📣 Friday Fact!
If a person thinks that they should not have been found guilty of a crime, or that their sentence is wrong, they can appeal either (or both) of these decisions.
Find out more about appeals 👉 https://t.co/aZE8yhIg2l
Come and visit our new office in Motherwell, meet some of the team behind the service and also some of the service users who have received support and advocacy from Aura through the years 🧡
Armed forces #veterans, families and friends, come and join us at the Big Day Out. Saturday 20 June from noon to 4pm at Craiglockhart Campus, Edinburgh.
❓How do judges decide a sentence❓
Our new video sets out the steps that judges follow to reach a sentencing decision and offers insight from a range of justice professionals. An online poll also gives you the chance to play the sheriff. Take part here: https://t.co/7KrBhbJ405
STOP’s work with football clubs has helped support achievable, and sustainable changes in the attitudes and behaviours of those placed on football banning orders. https://t.co/KThKVVh7J4
For five years, our dedicated Aura team have provided an inclusive support service for all victims of #domesticabuse in North Lanarkshire. When Darren's relationship became abusive, he was able to turn to Aura for support. https://t.co/QNhR4RBhCT
Today we celebrate five years of our Aura service. Over that time, our dedicated team have provided support for people like Angela to help them overcome the trauma of an abusive relationship. https://t.co/eOJi8MOn21
@AuraNLan provides a lifeline for anyone affected by domestic abuse across North Lanarkshire. As we celebrate its fifth anniversary next week, we'll pay tribute to the dedication, care, and support shown by this remarkable team. 👏
We have a number of casual/sessional opportunities available across Scotland with our National Intensive Support services. Apply now for flexible, rewarding work with a great team. https://t.co/voFMFc7DQn
The service and support from Pat has had a life changing impact for this person; a significant difference at a time when employment opportunities felt out of reach. We hope his path to positive change continues and he settles well into his new role! Well done Pat 👏
Pat is one of our Veterans Mentors, and just got this message from a veteran he has been working with:
"I got the job and start Monday, deputy head training instructor, just got to do an in house course then its full steam ahead. What a weight lifted off my shoulders.
Thanks for all your efforts mate; I really appreciate it. You were a chink of light in a dark place and the only person I felt was truly trying to help, so thanks a lot bud, bring on the next chapter and challenge. Thanks again mate"
The Purple Phone economic abuse helpline is now available nationally, providing a friendly and confidential first step if you’d like to talk about what’s going on and get some clear information and advice.
https://t.co/pJUpvLQbVt
Prison Visitor Centres play an important role in lessening the impact of imprisonment on families and helping prisoners transition back to community living. If you have difficulty getting to visits from Edinburgh & Lothians, Sacro may be able to help https://t.co/DwAl4MtqKS
A psychologically safe and trauma-responsive justice system reduces the likelihood of escalation, breach and further justice involvement. It supports more proportionate decision-making and strengthens long-term outcomes for people and communities. https://t.co/IrX6jIdoc3
The Sacro AYE team will support you if you have become involved with the justice system due to alcohol or drug use and are struggling to get help. https://t.co/ITqpLCtgum
Our Upside Voices workshops have been continuing across Scotland, creating a safe space for people to reflect on their experience of the service and the wider justice system. These learnings help us to understand what meaningful rehabilitation should look and feel like
Great article on the work Street Soccer Scotland and Sacro are doing to build trust, provide support and develop life skills for people in Scotland's prisons: https://t.co/rIHZMh2Pws
Sacro’s STOP services can address the discrimination, prejudice or sectarian behaviour exhibited by people charged with a hate-crime. STOP will work to support behaviour change where there are concerns about attitudes and behaviours leading to offending or radicalisation.