This page aims to offer advice and support for people who currently within the criminal justice system and their families.
Explaining the Justice System
The Scottish Justice System This link will take you to Community Justice Scotland's interactive pages describing all aspects of the justice system from the crime, through the court process and sentencing to the end of the sentence.
Court
Scottish Courts This link will take you to the Scottish courts website which can give you the location of courts and the latest news on attending court. Should you require to pay a fine this link Pay a Fine will take you to the correct page.
Scottish Legal Aid Board Legal aid is the help you can sometimes get when you can't afford to pay your own legal costs. This link will take you to the site offering advice on how you may be able to obtain legal aid.
Post Sentencing
Criminal Justice Social Work Criminal justice social work services aim to reduce reoffending, increase social inclusion of offenders and ex-offenders and enhance public protection. Scottish local authorities have a legal duty to provide criminal justice social work services. This link will give you information on the services provided.
Skills Development Scotland support individuals through a range of inclusive programmes and courses to increase their employability skills.
Benefits and Advice | Aberdeen City Council If you are seeking money and benefits advice this link will take you to further resources and can link you with the Financial Inclusion Team.
Homelessness: advice and support This link will take you to advice should you find yourself homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Support for Families
Scottish Prison Service This website provides information for families around visiting and supporting family and friends in prison.
Help, information, and support for families of prisoners | Families Outside Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland working exclusively on behalf of families affected by imprisonment.