Sacro
@sacroscotland
Sacro provides person-centred, trauma-informed services that support people involved with the justice system in Scotland. Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities
There are just over four months for LGBTQ+ armed forces veterans impacted by the ‘Gay Ban’ from 1967-2000 to apply for reparations they may be due. @fightingwpride #BattleForLostVeterans2026
If you live in Edinburgh and have difficulty travelling or receive certain benefits, we may be able to help you visit a family member residing in a Scottish prison or the State Hospital, at no cost. buff.ly/gtQRgT0
If you live in Edinburgh, our Travel Service may be able to help you visit a member of your family who is residing in a Scottish prison or the State Hospital. We will pick you up, wait for you to complete your visit, then drive you back, at no cost. buff.ly/hGPScOZ
We have sessional positions available all across Scotland for our Intensive Support service. If you have experience in supporting people with a history of offending, the roles offer flexible and rewarding work. www.sacro.org.uk/organisation...
Caitlin, Kerry and Rebecca from our YJ team attended the National Youth Justice Conference 2026 at University of Stirling. Featuring topics such as diversity, inclusion, AI, communication and neurodiversity, there was plenty to reflect on and learn from.
The latest report by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner focuses on Veterans and Employment. Employment is a key factor in helping veterans successfully return to community life, yet this highly-skilled workforce is often under-utilised. buff.ly/JvgnxMJ
Yesterday, colleagues attended the National Youth Justice Conference, joining partners and practitioners from across the sector to explore how children in conflict with the law experience the justice system.
Aditi supports women of colour in Edinburgh to enable positive changes in their lives. Our women-only team is from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with extensive experience in providing support and well-being services. www.safeharbour.scot/aditi/
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.
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.
Aura 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. buff.ly/qp7bhI0
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.
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. buff.ly/GfMM8K5
FearFree provides confidential and non-judgemental support for any male or LGBT+ person experiencing domestic abuse. buff.ly/7ubWeIK
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. buff.ly/tpictjT
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: buff.ly/ZNmwx1O
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.
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. www.sacro.org.uk/organisation...
This attention to the situation of others helps provide better outcomes in the justice system too. Increased collaboration among organisations, early intervention and awareness of past trauma all help to reduce risk and strengthen long-term outcomes. #MoreSupportLessJudgement
As well as paying attention to your own mental health by doing one small thing daily to improve your own care, this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, remember to look out for others too. Helping friends, family, colleagues or people in your care, helps you too.
What is needed is sustained investment in support, earlier intervention and systems that work together in practice. When that support is in place, fewer situations escalate, fewer people reach the point of crisis, and fewer custodial sentences are required.
This is how we move from agreement to action. We will continue to work with partners across justice, housing, health and social care to support delivery of these changes. #MoreSupportLessJudgement
Scotland does not lack ideas about how the justice system should change. Nor does it lack evidence or direction. The difference now is not new ideas, but the need to implement what we already know works, consistently and at scale.
Over the past month or so, we’ve been examining the state of Scotland’s justice system and the changes we believe are needed to ensure the needs of people in the system are met, and their outcomes optimised.
We’ve looked at the legislation in statute and the direction of planned reform. Our final ask is that reforms already passed by Parliament are implemented. #MoreSupportLessJudgement buff.ly/w2qhRW4
System readiness determines whether legislation translates into consistent practice. Housing availability, workforce capacity and funding alignment shape the pace and quality of implementation across Scotland. #MoreSupportLessJudgement
The Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 is now law. It introduces statutory duties relating to release planning and gives Ministers the power to set national throughcare standards to guide support before and after liberation. #MoreSupportLessJudgement
For the final ask of the five priorities we believe need addressed to improve Scotland’s justice system, we look at those reforms already in place, but not yet fully implemented. #MoreSupportLessJudgement. buff.ly/w2qhRW4
Effective justice needs joined-up working and shared understanding. Strengthening Collaboration Across Systems, Including Effective Sharing of Data is crucial. #MoreSupportLessJudgement.
