X
Contact us
Recorded Crime in Scotland Report
January 25th, 2021
The figures for recorded crime in Scotland in December have been published. The number of crimes recorded by the police in Scotland was 5% lower in December 2020 than in December 2019. Over the same time period: Non-sexual crimes of violence were 3% lower (decreasing from 723 to 698 crimes). Sexual crimes were 9% lower […]
Our Commitment to Childminding in Scotland Report
January 25th, 2021
The Scottish Government has published a report outlining their commitment to childminding.
Young people’s experiences of precarious and flexible work report
January 25th, 2021
A on young people’s experiences of precarious and flexible work has been issued. These work conditions included where young people had for example zero hours contracts, low wages, lack of progression opportunities, dissatisfaction with current employment, or varying hours.
If not now, when? – Social Renewal Advisory Board report
January 25th, 2021
The Social Renewal Advisory Board has published 20 Calls to Action to help create a fairer country, with recommendations around the themes of Money and Work; People, Rights and Advancing Equality; and Communities and Collective Endeavour. The report, If not now, when?, will be considered by the Scottish Government.
Community Justice Scotland – Rule for Them and Rules for Us
January 25th, 2021
Community Justice Scotland have published Rules for Them and Rules for Us – research on first-hand experiences of the justice system in Scotland.
20 Minute Neighbourhoods
January 25th, 2021
The Improvement Service have published a briefing note on 20 Minute Neighbourhoods covering key features, how we enable it and good practice.
Navigating Scotland’s Justice System
January 20th, 2021
Community Justice Scotland previously published Navigating Scotland’s Justice System digital resource which shows the different routes and outcomes individuals may face. They have now issued Rules For Them, Rules For Us which documents people’s experiences of Scotland’s justice system.
Penumbra Vacancies
January 20th, 2021
Recovery Practitioner – Full Time – Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) Ayrshire and Arran Job Summary DBI involves working with frontline partnership agencies to deliver a two-tiered intervention to people who are experiencing distress. Responding to referrals within 24 hours, the DBI service offers a person-centred approach, utilising a wide array of supportive tools to work […]
Digital Progress in Local Government
January 15th, 2021
The Accounts Commission have published a report on digital progress in local government. It finds that responding to Covid-19 has increased the pace at which councils are delivering services through digital technology. Greater collaboration, use of shared expertise, citizen engagement and strategic planning are needed, however, to fully realise the potential of digital technology.
Victim Surcharge Fund open for applications
January 15th, 2021
A new fund to help organisations provide support for victims of crime using money paid by offenders has opened for applications. The Victim Surcharge Fund, drawn from additional financial levies imposed on all offenders who receive a court fine, has opened to bids from organisations that provide direct support to victims of crime and their […]
Joseph Rowntree Foundation Annual Report
January 15th, 2021
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation have published an annual report on the nature and scale of poverty across the UK, and how it impacts people. It includes the following recommendations: We need as many people as possible to be in good jobs. We need to improve earnings for low-income working families and ensure more people are […]
Report of the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland
January 15th, 2021
Scotland’s Citizen’s Assembly has published 60 recommendations aimed at improving how the country is run. The assembly was made up of 100 members of the public who broadly represent Scotland’s demographics, geography and political views. Their proposals include making all employers pay the living wage and the devolution of further powers over tax and immigration. The Scottish government will produce an […]
Showing page 37 of 59
1 … 35 36 37 38 39 … 59