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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
Sacro is committed to gender equality, and we continue to ensure that Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are key values to be lived and championed by everyone in our organisation. Happy #IWD2026
The Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission' report, Justice That Works, focuses on reducing Scotland's prison numbers and improving its justice system. Dr Hannah Graham examines the contribution made by people with lived experience of the system, in informing recommendations. buff.ly/VjzXG2a
Drop in to Edinburgh Cyrenians Celebration of Culture and Food from 3pm-7pm on 9 March. Share your favourite traditions and home cooking through recipes, song, dance and stories at this free event.
The Defence Gardens Scheme has partnered with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh to promote Nature-based Therapy workshops for the Armed Forces Community in Scotland. Programmes combine practical horticultural skills with support to enhance wellbeing.
Now published - the latest Newsletter from the Scottish Community Mediation Centre. Featuring blogs, details about a recent podcast and news of our recently-launched 2026 training programme.
@sacroscotland.bsky.social are looking for a Community Safety Support Worker - Fife Community Safety Support Service
💰£24,570 – £25,077 pro-rata
🕑18.5 hours per week
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To find out more: tinyurl.com/556zrm2s
Delighted to welcome Cabinet Secretary for Justice, @angelaconstance.bsky.social to Upside today to discuss progress and developments for the service, as well as presenting some valuable feedback we have collected from the people who have used Upside to date.
Special thanks to Graeme Dalgliesh who organised this positive collaborative approach alongside VICSO - Stuart Wright (pictured here with mentor, Andy Gray)
Last year our Veterans Mentoring Service worked in partnership with SPS to provide sweaters for every veteran in custody who wished to attend HMP Edinburgh's Remembrance Service. Providing each veteran with a sweater helped remove any judgement associated with prison colours.
Restorative Justice can help people heal and move forward, even after tragic events like this.
Wishing a very Happy New Year to our staff, supporters, partners, and all the people we work with and who need our support.
Did you know that Upside is delivered by a partnership of eight national charities?
We work together using an innovative pod model that allows us to share expertise and respond to local throughcare needs.
Each pod has a monthly meeting - here is Pod 7, South Scotland, in Ayr!
Not long now until the launch of our 2026-27 training events. Including our familiar and popular Mediation Skills courses, we will also be offering some new workshops. Look out for more details early in the new year.
Scotland's emergency early release programmes is examined in BBC Radio Scotland's 'Scotcast' podcast. Joe, one of our Prison Throughcare Workers in Barlinnie spoke to them about the challenges people face on release (20:51): buff.ly/YwJOVOS
@sacroscotland.bsky.social is looking for a dedicated Custody Peer Mentor to forge strong relationships with people and services across the city of Glasgow tinyurl.com/2we82jyj £25,773 – £27,938 #charityjob
Free events this December for #veterans and those with military connections: Natural Wreath Making Afternoon on 4th (12:30 -3pm) and Festive Family Fun Day on 13th (11:00 - 2pm). Linburn Walled Garden, Wilkieston EH27 8DU. 🎅
#RJWeek2025 is coming to a close but we keep the conversation going. For latest news visit our websites
Community Justice Scotland: buff.ly/lVO1mQt]
Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice: buff.ly/UzLBObX
Sacro: buff.ly/7yLkJvF
Scottish Community Mediation Centre: buff.ly/RHwyDQ6
Has your interest been sparked by #RJWeek2025?
Want to learn more?
We’ve compiled a list of training courses that can help you and colleagues learn about RJ and it’s approaches. 👇
Community Justice Scotland: buff.ly/8Fb8RqJ
Sacro:: buff.ly/gaOcQfQ
CYCJ: buff.ly/aN8gLs2
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We’ve shared many aspects of restorative justice – now we’re asking: how can we actively advocate for its use? This blog from 2023 shares some helpful tips:
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Listen to Ret. Sheriff David Mackie reflect on Scotland’s restorative justice journey in this recent podcast. A long-time advocate of restorative practice, he shares his personal journey of discovering and championing the vital role restorative justice can play buff.ly/1Lv7qcG
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As we reach the end of #RJWeek2025, we reflect on how far we’ve come in embedding restorative justice in Scotland.
This visual illustrates the key components involved in making RJ accessible.
To explore further, watch this recorded webinar with RJ academic Dr. @Steve Kirkwood buff.ly/jfh3drL
Discover how restorative approaches can help communities transform division into dialogue, and build resilience in the aftermath of collective harm.
Read the report here: buff.ly/RgdEYPv
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Ever wondered how restorative approaches can transform the way we handle harm especially in schools?
Listen to this two-part podcast with @Richard Hendry, an experienced practitioner and trainer in Scotland. Tune in to hear how restorative practice empowers young people
In Scotland, there is a group of practitioners who work with restorative approaches in their own areas of specialism. The Restorative Approaches group have been working to share learning and resources available to practitioners, focusing on restorative approaches. buff.ly/sUj06sk #RJWeek2025
There’s still time to register for @Education Scotland’s webinar on Restorative and Relational Practices in Action: Insights from Scottish Education. Delegates will hear examples of restorative practices taking place in early years, primary and secondary schools across Scotland. #RJWeek2025
Restorative Justice offers a path to healing by addressing harm, promoting understanding and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and connection.
Here’s what some professionals had to say about why restorative justice is an important tool for healing and change.Watch it here buff.ly/nhXVHHb
There’s still time to register for the 7th Webinar of the Scottish Network of Restorative Justice Researchers on Trauma and Restorative Justice. This event will be discussing international research, practices and exploring the future for Scotland. Register at: buff.ly/rGjujl2
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We’re delighted to be joined by so many colleagues at today’s event Restorative Justice in Scotland: A day of reflection, learning and action with a focus on children and young people.
We’re looking forward to a packed day of discussion, reflection and presentations.
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How does the Restorative Justice process work? RJ is a guided journey with stages: referral, preparation, supported communication and aftercare – delivered by trained specialists.
If you would like to learn more or take part, contact infoscmc@sacro.org.uk #RJWeek2025
Sacro is delighted to celebrate Restorative Justice Week 2025. It’s a process that values honesty, compassion, and connection, and it reminds us that justice should be a space for growth.
Join us online this Restorative Justice week by liking and sharing our posts and use the hashtag #RJWeek2025
