Agenda Item

Report to: Date of Meeting: Report by:

Lanarkshire Com m u nity Justice Authority 7 June 2013 Planning and Development Adviser

Subject: Planning and Development Adviser Update

1. 1.1.

2. 2.1.

3. 3.1.

4. 4.1.

4.2

Purpose of Report The purpose of the report is to update members on Lanarkshire Community Justice Authorities:-

+ Performance Framework 201 2-201 3 + Annual Report 2012 -2013 + Action Plan 2013-14 + E update

Recommendation(s) The CJA is asked to approve the following recommendation(s):-

( I ) that the reports be noted

Performance Framework 201 2-201 3 The Performance Framework provides data which reflects the offenders’ journey through services and progress against agreed objectives in the Area Plan (201 1-14). An update is provided in the paper attached for the period October 2012 - March 201 3.

Annual Report 2012-13 Lanarkshire CJA is currently collating information for the Annual Report for the time frame April 2012 to March 2013 and has requested that information from partners be forwarded by !jth June 2013 on the following topics:

0 developments of new services or interventions in the Lanarkshire area 0 best or innovative practice 0 awards for agencies or individual staff 0 service user feedback - either where things have went particularly well or which

highlight gaps in services

A draft of the Annual Report will be issued during July for a four week consultation period to both partners and the Board prior to submission to the September LCJA Board for approval.

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6. 6.1.

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7. 7.1.

8. 8.1.

9. 9.1.

10. 10.1.

Action Plan 2013-2014 Correspondence was received from the Justice Directorate within the Scottish Government dated 10 May 2013 regarding the LCJA Action Plan 2013-14. The feedback on the Action Plan was broadly positive highlighting specific entries on women who offend and tackling domestic abuse.

There is one recommendation which requested that there should be greater detail on how outcomes will be achieved. The contents of this correspondence will be discussed with our partners.

E update The spring e update has been circulated and is attached for information. Topics included: the Change Fund; the Butler Trust; Offenders working to repair a playground damaged by vandals; the new Structured Supervised Programme; the Women’s Programme; an update on some of the Payback Sports Facilities Fund bids and Operation Myriad.

Information is now being collated for the summer e update, if you have any updates that you would like to include please contact the CJA Office directly.

Employee Implications None known

Financial Implications None known

Other Implications None known

Equality Impact Assessment and Consultation Arrangements The report does not introduce a new policy, function or strategy therefore no equality impact assessment was carried out.

Roberta Reid, Planning and Development Adviser Lanarkshire Community Justice Authority

List of Background Papers

0 Performance Framework 0 E update for Spring 2013

Contact for Further Information If you would like to inspect the background papers or want further information, please contact:- Roberta Reid, Planning and Development Adviser Ext: 4234 (Tel: 01698 454234) E-mail: roberta.reid@southlanarkshire.gov.uk@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

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Performance Overview

Police Scotland - L ~ n ~ r ~ s h i r e * Scottish Court Service * Criminal Justice Social * Scottish Prison Service * Criminal Justice Socia

National Outcome 9 * Nationail Outcome 11

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This Performance Framework provides operational information supplied by partners which reflects the offender’s journey through services. This ~nfo~mat ion has been provided by:

11 Police Scotland (Lanarkshire Division] Analyst Co-ordinator Criminal Justice Board Management Information System Criminal lustice Social Work Statistics - Aggregate Returns *

* Scottish Prison Services Statistics

The framework also provides information demons~rat i~g progress against agreed objectives detailed within Lanarkshire CJA Area Plan 2011-14 ~ c ~ ~ i t ~ o n a l i n ~ ~ r m ~ t i o n on key issues are available as specific reports t o our Board and are always made available on the LUA website to the public. Information is gathered from vatious sources such as

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Scottish Government Statistical Bulletins -Crime and Justice Series

Inspection Reports Area Plan updates from partners

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)i-m part of the performance framework along with specific partner information and are the basis for the Authorities Annual report t o the Scottish ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ n m ~ f l ~ 4

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Objectives

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Specific

LCJA is embedded in the Community Planning Partnership structure through membership of the North Lanarkshire Partnership and the Community Safety Partnership within South Lanarkshire.(now the Safer South Lanarkshire Board) Lead organisation- LCJA

Improve links with NHS Lanarkshire through Community Health

Measurable

Continued LCJA membership of relevant Community Safety Partnership meetings of both North and South Lanarkshire Council.

Nationally the new SOA guidance specifically refers to CJAs and the objective of reducing reoffending . locally this has been very beneficial. LCJA will work in partnership over the next year to include ‘one year reconviction rates’ in both Local Authority SOAs.

Additional information added in the last year includes information on: awareness raising of the MAPPA process and the impact of CPOs on community safety; delivery of the domestic violence group work programme and participation in the Prolific Offender Programme.

The ADP/CJA working group was established in 20 10 to influence multi-agency partnership working

Attainable Relevant

Linking to Community Planning Partnerships is essential allowing services in relation to community justice to be recognised for the work they do and the universal resources required in order to achieve this.

This indicator is important because it raises awareness of the work of LCJA & partners and links to objectives 9, 11 and 15 in the SOA.

The link between offending and addiction is well documented and tackling drink/drun issues can

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CPP/SOA timescales

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Partnerships (CHP’S) and Lanarkshire Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP). Lead: LCJMLanarkshire NHS & ADP

Measurable

and meets quarterly. The meeting includes Health, Local Authorities SPS and HMP Addiewell. These meetings have continued and are well attended. Discussions are ongoing regarding provision of CPNs in police cells and how this will impact on the referral process to mental health services locally. It is hoped to demonstrate a positive impact on waiting times and we will work with partners to establish the service. Two specific Change Fund bids - the Richmond Fellowship & Liber8 - both address issues in relation to mental health and offending and addictions and offending. A key task over the year will be to work with partners to support this process. A request has been received from the Wise Group to link PSP partners at a local level through existing CJA partnership groups. The Bridges Project which was funded through the LCJNADP group has received funding for 2013-14 from the ADP. Next steps for this year:

ensure that monitoring

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reduce reoffending.

It is hoped that by basing CPNs within police cells that people in crisis will receive a quicker response.

The process of developing Change Fund bids has helped to identify gaps in services which in turn it is hoped will reduce reoffending.

Enhanced joint working.

Learning from the pilot can be built on ensuring that offenders receive assistance at the most critical time.

Time-bound

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2013-14

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I Objectives

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Specific

LCJA in partnership will targe money effectively to take account of local need and gaps in services. Lead: LCJA & LA partners.

Measurable

information is shared appropriately and any gaps in service addressed where possible issues on future fimding are tabled at CJNADP meetings.

A short life working group has been established to map services for offenders with addiction issues in the Lanarkshire area. A report will be made available by the AD€ over the summer. Regular liaison meetings with statutory partners; the LEAF group; CJNADP Working Group, and LCJA Board meetings, constantly address this issue.

More recently the removal of ‘core’ and ‘non core’ funding in relation to Section 27 funding has resulted in a more detailed analysis of how monies are spent and where gaps may exist. This has helped, for example, in relation to targeting Change Fund bids.

LCJA maintain the Directory of Interventions developed through the Reducing Reoffending Programme - this ensures the list

- Attainable Relevant

This action will help to prevent duplication whilst highlighting gaps in services.

This is a key action to ensure quality of service.

This represents some limited increased flexibility.

- Time-bound

Ongoing

Ongoing

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Dbj ectives

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Specific

Monitor and support the quality of Community PaybacE Orders to ensure a consistently high standard. Lead: LCJA

Ensure effective transition between prison and community. Lead: LCJA Local Authority Partners SPS, HMP Addiewell

Measurable

of services is up to date which in turn aids the planning process.

Area Planning Process for 20 14- 17

Continue to review in partnership the resources available to deliver Community Payback Orders.

Next steps: it is proposed to discuss with both LAs how best to build on the work they carry out in relation to keeping the public informed about the value of CPO work and in particular how to formalise this information into Board reports. Quarterly reports to the Board have now been added as standing items from June 20 13.

Report on agreed returns from the SPS on national standards. Data is available on offenders in custody by: age; gender; length of sentence etc. This is a standing item on the CLASP agenda which gives statutory partners the opportunity to meet quarterly providing comment and recommendations where amrotxiate.

Attainable

4 - there is currently an IT problem affecting the gathering of this information - this is an ongoing issue.

Relevant

The consultation process with help to highlight areas for priority.

CPOs are a key component of the reducing reoffending agenda.

This action highlights best practice and promotes CPOs.

This data allows us to plan more effectively and to gauge the effect of initiatives in real time.

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Objectives Specific Measurable

The LEAF (Literacy, Employability, Accommodation and Finance) group meets to share best practice and develop new ideas. The focus over the next year will be: welfare reform and financial issues; the work programme and employability programmes and housing issues for those serving a custodial sentence. The focus of this group is to work with HMP Addiewell tc ensure pathways are available to easily link these services to offenders both in the prison and in the community. Links have been made with both Work Programme providers in Lanarkshire. This is particularly important because this is a mandatory programme for offenders and also because of the use of sanctions in relation to benefits.

LCJA has been invited to attend the HMP Addiewell Partnership Meeting.

Attainable Relevant

The work of this group helps to promote social inclusion for offenders within Criminal Justice Services.

Actions include: 0 Timely provision of

information for offenders leaving prison - contact has been made with the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA)

Reporting on the number of referrals to the Work Promamme.

This will provide a complementary link to the LEAF group.

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Meetings are bi- annual with ad hoc meetings when necessary.

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Objectives

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Specific

Continue to support and monitor the effectiveness of MAPPA arrangements in protecting the public from sex and other dangerous offenders. Lead: Chief Officer, CJA LA Partners, Police, Prisons and Health

Measurable

The Passport Programme being run by Access to Industry has successfully bid to the Big Lottery for additional funds to provide a service to offenders leaving Polmont. CAB hosted a meeting (May 20 1 1) regarding financial inclusion (in particular in relation to food, household goods and clothing). LCJA attended this meeting providing a focus for those being discharged fiom HMP Addiewell. LCJA, Chief Officer, is a member of the MAPPA Strategic Oversigh Group which ensures good communication between LCJA & MAPPA partners. Minutes available for scrutiny.

Ensure that funds are prioritised tc meet the operational needs of MAPPA and ensure best value for money for MAPPA Intensive Support Packages. This is evidenced through: correspondence between LCJA & the Scottish Government; LCJA Financial Management meeting

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This initiative will aid young offenders discharged from HMP Polmont to Lanarkshire. Regular updates will be provided at the CJA LEAF group.

This work will provide a link between LCJA & Chaplaincy Services in HMP Addiewell.

Essential for risk management of sex offenders and other dangerous offenders in order to protect the most vulnerable in our communities.

Essential for risk management of the most dangerous (‘critical few’) sex and other violent offenders.

Time-bound

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April 2013 - March 2014

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3bjectives

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Specific

Ensure that actions required in the Youth Court Review and ir the context of funding conditions are fully met.

Measurable

minutes and individual ISP packages which are available for scrutiny on request by government.

The Project Implementation Board continues to meet quarterly under the chairmanship of a local Sheriff and continues to bring together key partners on a pan Lanarkshire basis to progress issues. Both Local Authorities supply detailed information at the quarterly implementation meeting: on, for example:

the number of 16 & 17 year olds diverted from prosecution the number offered alternatives to secure care and custody and the number of young people supported back into the community

All statistical information shows a positive trend contributing to value for money and community safety. This detailed monitoring will be ongoing as long as the Youth Court services are in dace.

4ttainable Relevant

rhis task is essential as funding is dependent on the conditions of the review being met.

Speedy access to relevant and suitable support services is a key aspect in reducing reoffending especially for young people.

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Objectives

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9.

Specific

Women offenders can access a range of support services which reflects the complex nature or risks and support required. Lead: LCJA & Partners.

Review developments by all partners in relation to perpetrators of domestic abuse Lead: LCJA & Partners

Measurable

Women Offenders monies ended 201 1-12 however: Circle (Meet at the Gate); SACRO (Mentoring Project) and NLC (Intensive Support Project) continued to provide a service for a further yeat in Lanarkshire.

It is hoped to link with the SACRO PSP relating to women offenders. If this bid is successful Lanarkshire will benefit from 3 full time equivalent workers whicl will provide a significant opportunity for partnership working with local services. Circle Scotland was successful in their bid to the Big Lottery which means that the service they provide will continue in the Lanarkshire area for 2013-14.

The amalgamation of ‘N’ & ‘Q’ Division into ‘Lanarkshire Division’ provides an opportunity to develop a more consistent approach to practice in relation to domestic abuse across the CJA area. A key action will be to amalgamate best practice from both areas.

Attainable Relevant

The rate of women prisoners in Scotland has doubled in the past ten years. Therefore, adding to local knowledge about what works for women is a key priority.

LCJA attends the Circle Steering Group held at HMP Addiewell and receives regular updates on the service provided and recognises the importance of working with offenders and their families. Meaningful communication between agencies limits perpetrators ability to exploit the justice system and to reoffend and thus helps to protect the most vulnerable in society.

Time-bound

April 2013- March 2014

Ongoing

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3bjectives Specific Measurable

The number of domestic abuse programmes in prison and in the community such as the ‘Change Programme’ which are successhlly completed.

The development of ASSIST (Advocacy, Support, Safety, Information, Services, Together) in South Lanarkshire is a significant change in the way that services are provided.

Attainable Relevant

Work with perpetrators of domestic abuse in order to change attitudes can be very effective. The Domestic Abuse Perpetrators Pilot funded through LCJA Additional Monies was found to be extremely effective in reducing reoffending in relation to domestic abuse. Partners provide a range of services in relation to domestic abuse and it is important to understand referral routes and criteria for local services.

Time-bound

Ongoing

Ongoing

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Objectives

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Specific

LCJA will continue to keep partners informed of national developments to ensure that the Lanarkshire area has equal access to funding opportunities and a platform to share best practice. Lead: LCJA

Measurable

Successful Change Fund bids - Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLAN) - engaging with 40 prolific young offenders and two national bids:

0 Wise Group - prolific male offenders 16 -25 SACRO -women offenders on short terms sentences, on remand or subject to CPO and at danger of custody.

The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) - LCJA Board report prepared detailing new duties.

Recent national developments such as: RRP2; fire and police restructuring; community planning developments; redesigning the community justice system; the Change Fund and changes to Section 27 funding have been highlighted with partners and at CJA board level.

LCJA Chief Officers are allocated

4ttainable Relevant

Sharing information, engaging and influencing key partners is an sent ia l aspect of partnership working.

This will ensure LCJA is fully compliant with the Equalities Act 20 10.

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April 20 1 3- March 2014

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12.

Specific

LCJA will continue to support the Community Policing model by raising awareness of examples of best practice by Police Scotland (Lanarkshire Division): LCJA/ Police Scotland

Ensure that all work of LCJA and partners has a victim perspective.

Measurable

key themes within a ‘Portfolio Register’ and feedback to the Chief Officer Group with all actions being minuted. Items of local interest are then highlighted in Board reports, local meetings and ‘e’ updates as appropriate.

National and local minutes of meetings are published along with other key documents on our website

Annual progress reports are presented to LCJA Board to share new developments. This year it is like to focus on: Operation MYRIAD (doorstep crime); Third Party Reporting Centres; Kickstart Theatre and updates on serious and organised crime.

LCJA chair a Victims Group which has developed an action plan to progress key issues, such as, the recommendations of both the Directive of the European Parliament and Victims Rights an1 Witness Bill.

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Supports partnership working and dissemination of best practice.

The work of the Victims Group helps to ensure that the Board and Members are aware of new legislation and responsibilities.

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April 2013- March 2014

2013-14

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.I 13. Meets national and local priorities 201 3-14 as stated for example by local Community Planning Partnerships.

Specific

.I Improve joint working locally.

Link to violence against women agenda.

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Measurable

Introduction of the Structured Supervision Programme (SSP) - which encourages increased victin awareness and development for preventing re-offending. Engagement with partners to highlight issues and find solutions for example, through the Victims Working Group. CJA Membership of the National Violence Against Women Network and access to their Knowledge Hub which provides networking opportunities and information with an invitation to contribute to their outcomes fiamc work.

I Time-bound Attainable

impact positively on reoffending and it will be evaluated by Caledonia University .

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Specific Measurable

Develop a local performance framework with partners and contribute to a national framework

Further develop LCJA local communication strategy and contribute to the development of a national communication strategy.

Local and national performance framework developed.

Installation of an upgrade to the LCJA website to aid interaction and feedback from the local community.

Participation in development of briefing notes for Councillors who are board members of CJAs

Continue to support national training and ongoing specific developments.

Risk Assessment Tools

Structured supervision courses which will be evaluated by Caledonia University. Case recording and writing for unqualified staff.

Group work skills

Attainable

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4 - on hold.

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Relevant

The performance frameworks provide a method of communicating a significant amount of information from a variety of partners in an easily understood format. This is a useful way to improve awareness raising in relation to the criminal justice system without being too time consuming.

This helps to communicate key messages clearly and succinctly.

Skilled and trained staff are key to effective risk management and professional practice.

Time-bound

Provided on a bi-annual basis.

2013-14

Ongoing

April 20 13- March 2014

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e update- issue 8

The Reducing Reoffending Change Fund aims to im- prove outcomes for offend- ers and promote partnership working between the third sector and public sector.

In the Lanarkshire area, Vol- untary Action South Lanark- shire (VASLAN) was success- ful with their PSP bid. The aim of which is to identify and engage with 40 prolific young offenders living in the South Lanarkshire area. This mentoring model will seek to recruit mentors from local

Spring 2013

Change Fund Public Sector Partnership (PSP) Bids

businesses.

The Wise Group and SACRO both submitted na- tional bids which were suc- cessful.

The Wise Group submitted a

the national women’s mentor- ing bid, will target women offenders on short term sen- tences or on remand and those subject to Community Payback Orders and at high risk of custody.

Special points of interest:

1 LOCAL SUCCESSFUL CHANGE BID

IN LANARKSHIRE AND 2 NATIONAL

BIDS PROVIDE EXTRA SERVICES IN

THE LANARKSHIRE AREA.

150 HOURS SPENT TRANSFORMING bid to deliver a mentoring service for prolific male of-

and 25, predominately serv-

SCHOOL PLAYGROUND BY

OFFENDERS ON COMMUNITY

PAYBACK ORDER,

These funds are adminis- tered by the Robertson Trust on behalf of the Scottish

fenders, aged between ’ ing short term sentences and Government. OPERATllON MYRIAD RECOVERS

who would therefore not be If you would like further in- STOLEN PROPERTY TO THE VALUE

OF E20,000 eligible for Statutory Throughcare. bids please contact:

formation on any of these

SACRO, the lead agency for Joanna@therobertsontrust.orp.uk

T H E B U T L E R --

The Butler Trust promotes excellence in prisons, proba- tion and youth justice through: annual awards; development programmes and sharing good practice.

Community Justice Authority Liaison Manager, (Scottish Prison Service Headquarters) Jim Dustan, was Commended for “longstanding commifmenf to excellence in the manage- ment and care of offenders” at a ceremony at Bucking- ham Palace on 1 1 th March 201 3.

Praised for his vision, drive and modesty and highly

respected by both prison staff and community partner colleagues, Jim stated that ‘the political landscape of Scotland regarding justice appears to be refocused and i s open to innovative ideas”.

The Butler Trust continue to work with Commendees to help them develop and spread their practice further, and then publicise and share their achievements through the Butler Trust magazine, Inspire, which can be ac- cessed using the link below:

www.thebutler trust.ora.uk

The Butler Trust’s Patron, HRH The Princess Royal presides over the Annual Award Ceremony Pictured Jim Dustan (CJA Liaison Manager. Lanarkshire and Lothian & Borders) recei\ es Commendation

Inside this issue:

OFFENDERS REDESIGN 2 VANDALIZED PLAY AREA

STRUCTURED SUPERVI- 2 SlON PROGRAMME

WORLD SOCIAL WORK 2 DAY

PAYBACK SPORTS FACILI- 3 TIES FUND

FIR PARK PROJECT 3

REFUR~ISHED BOX~NG 3 CLUBS

OPERATION MYRIAD 4

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Lanarkshire Community Justice Author i ty e update

An evaluation of the Struc- tured Supervi- sion Pro- gramme will be conducted by Glasgow Caledonian University.

Offenders Pitch In When an outdoor area at Langloan Primary School in Coatbridge was van- dalised parents and staff turned to North Lanark- shire Council’s Restorative Justice Team for assis- tance.

The work to build a new playground was under- taken by a group of o f - fenders who were serving Community Payback Or - ders. The group worked for 150 hours under the

At Primary After Attack By Vandals supervision of the Re- storative Justice Team to build a new wooden pi- rate ship.

skills of different groups and organisations and more importantly i t has demonstrated that by ufilis- ing resources we can achieve so much”.

Statistics show that three out of five people on . .

Community Payback Or - ders do not reoffend.

Aileen Ronald, Head Teacher a t the school said

This work was undertaken in partnership with Airdrie and Coatbridge Round Table who provided the funding. Chairman, Gordon Millar, said that “it has brought together the

”We’re thrilled. The arrival of our new pirate ship caused great excitement in our nursery and school” and “it has put a smile back on the children’s faces.’’

Structured Supervision Programme (SSP) South Lanarkshire Council highlighted in the LSCMI communication skills; set- are piloting a Structured risk assessment tool, but ting realistic goals and Supervision Programme excludes those where helps offenders to take (SSP) which i s suitable for there i s a ‘risk of serious more control of their lives.

The SSP also encourages both men and women who harm’. There are five are sentenced to a Com- modules incorporated into development of a more

positive self image; in- munity Payback Order or twelve sessions for individ-

creased victim awareness Probation Order (where ual work with offenders. there i s no Programme These modules aim to help and development of requirement). offenders to improve a strategies for preventing The SSP addresses a number of skills, for exam- re-offending. range of risk factors as ple, problem solving and

Scottish Social Services Exhibition and Conference on World Social Work Day

The aim of Wor ld Social Work Day is to promote best practice and provide an opportunity for col- leagues to share innova- tive and creative projects.

One such project which was highlighted on the day, was a Programme

developed and is currently being piloted within the North Lanarkshire area.

The ‘Women’s Programme’ was designed with the aim of offering the Scottish Court System a credible sentencing option that ad- dresses the holistic needs

the community rather than in a custodial setting.

Since December 201 1 , twenty eight women have completed the Programme and currently a further nine women have been placed on the “Women’s Programme” b y the

Mary Reilly (Senior Social for women which has been of female offenders within Courts. Worker) and Jim Curtis (Placement Manager) North Lanarkshire Council

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Payback +, I / & . , * I -, i b Payback Sports Facilities Fund

The aim of the payback sports F ~ - cilities Fund was to promote the rehabilitation of offenders and help reduce reoffending by im- proving sports amenities in local communities- The Lanarkshire CJA

fourteen bids ranging from refurbish- ment of sports pavilions and community sports facilities to significant upgrading of the Clyde Walkways over the pe- riod 201 1-201 3.

Restorative Justice Teams at Auchentib-

Hunter Street (North Lanarkshire Council) supervised offenders on Community Payback Orders helping them to gain additional skills such as landscaping. Two of the bids are featured below in more detail, the Fir Park Project in North Lanarkshire and the upgrad- ing of boxing clubs in South Lanarkshire. area Was successful in developing ber (South Lanarkshire Council) and

Offenders Do Motherwell Football Club Trust identified a disused area of land within their grounds as pictured below.

This area of land has been transformed into a new com- munity garden which now has paved walkways, attractive

flower beds and seated ar- eas for use by the community to encourage health and well being. It also includes a

Justice To New Garden sports play area for children.

This project cost f30,000.00 and involved more than 10,000 hours of unpaid work being carried out by offend- ers on Community Payback Order, such as landscaping and fence building.

Willie Downie, Project Super- visor, said: "This project hus provided a great learning experience for those in- volved".

Maureen Hughes, Restorative Justice Service Manager (North Lanarkshire Council) stated " Offenders carryout a variety of projects like this one as part of Community Pay- back Orders".

FIR PARK PROJECT

Cameronian Hall (Larkhall) and Westburn (Cambuslang) Boxing Clubs

The Cameronian Hall Boxing Club and the Westburn Box- ing Club are both well at- tended clubs which offer excellent support and train- ing facilities.

Externally, the premises were of a good standard however the interiors were in a poor state of repair.

Members of the clubs recog- nised that whilst they were 'used to' the poor state of decoration, potential new

members may have been put off joining the clubs due to the 'rough' presentation of the environment.

To enhance the internal envi- ronment the premises re- quired an industrial clean, surfaces to be prepared, cleaned, restored and then painted.

There are currently limited opportunities for young peo- ple to engage in evening sporting activities in both

areas, therefore it i s hoped that the refurbishment of these facilities will encour- age a wider participation in the clubs.

A representative from West- burn Boxing Club stated:

" I would like to thank you for your commitment in help- ing us give our tired looking

Westburn boxing club a new lease of life".

Boxing Club

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“Stolen property was recov- ered to the value of &20,000’

Lanarkshire Community Justice Authori ty e update

Operation Myriad

Strathclyde Police launched the Lanarkshire wide, Operation Myr iad on the 25th of January 201 3.

Police Officers along with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), North and South Lanark- shire Trading Standards and the Scottish Environ- mental Protection Agency (SEPA) were involved in Operation Myr iad which i s the forces response to dealing with a number of criminal matters.

The partners on the day attended various premises throughout Lanarkshire to ensure the relevant busi-

nesses were licensed and operating within the law.

The businesses were linked to the motor trade, break- ers yards, metal dealers and there were also a number of stop check loca- tions at the road side.

Some of the activities ranged from: 24 f ixed penalty notices; 34 vehi- cles examined by VOSA who issued 12 prohibi- tions; 15 visits made to various metal dealer premises; 2 vehicles seized b y the Police; 2 premises reported by SEPA Officers in relation to offences and stolen property recovered to the value of 520,000.

The Operation was par t of Lanarkshire Divisions multi agency approach and deemed a great success.

Superintendent Elaine Fer- guson said:

’I We have responded to concerns from the public within the Lanarkshire area and have organised this operation involving our partners to ensure we keep the public safe from unscru- pulous traders and people who deal in illegal metal. Unfortunately, on occasions we see organised crime groups setting up as legiti- mate businesses and are trying to operate under the radar”.

Council Offices Floor 2 2 Beckford Street Hamilton M13 OAA

This bulletin is the quarterly e update for spring 20 13 from Lanarkshire Communify Justice Au-

fhorify (LCJA) which publicises developments that may be of inferesf fo you and circulates up-

dates to a wide range of partners. This update i s one method we use fo communicafe how we

and our partners contribute to reducing reoffending and community safefy.

The LCJA website provides additional information on the role of CJAs and includes information

Phone: 01 698 454234 on Board Members, staffing, contact details of the team and links to partner websites. Current E-mail: roberta.reid@southlanarkshire LCJA publications, such as, the Area Plan (20 1 1 - 14), previous Annual Reports and board pa- .gsx.g0v.uk www~lanarkshirecio~org.uk pers are also available for information.

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