Fife & Forth Valley Community Justice Authority | FFV CJA

Domestic Abuse

The prevalence of domestic abuse is increasing across the Fife & Forth Valley area. A new programme to work with men who abuse their partners is to start in Forth Valley.

Transfer of Health Care

In 2011 the responsibility for the provision of prisoner health care will transfer to local NHS boards. Fife & Forth Valley CJA has assumed responsibility for the co-ordination of Throughcare issues via our Health & Well-being Group.

Young Offenders

The peak offending age in Scotland is 18 years. Young persons account for hugely disproportionate levels of certain types of crime such as public disorder, vandalism and violence. Persons aged 16-20 account for approximately one-third of reports sent to court in the Fife & Forth Valley area.

Prisons

There are three prisons within the Fife & Forth Valley area. Two are national facilities accommodating female offenders (HMP & YOI Cornton Vale) and young offenders (HMYOI Polmont). HMP Glenochil accommodates adult males serving long and short-term sentences, many from this area.

Community Payback

The Community Payback Order is a new low tariff sentence imposed by Courts as an alternative to custody (only imposed on an offender aged 16 or above).

Substance Misuse

Drugs and alcohol are direct factors in a large proportion of crimes committed in the Fife & Forth Valley area. People with drug problems often commit crime in order to finance their addiction. Recreational use of drugs and alcohol is a major factor in violence and public disorder.

Reducing Re-offending

Reconviction rates of offenders receiving Community Service are lower than for offenders receiving prison sentences. Fife & Forth Valley CJA support all efforts to reduce re-offending and is committed to investing in credible Community Payback Orders as an alternative to short-term prison sentences.

High Risk Offenders

Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) are established both in Fife and Forth Valley and are the means by which local agencies work in partnership to offer a co-ordinated approach to the management of sexual and violent offenders in the community who pose a risk to public safety.

Women Offenders

The majority of women offenders in Scotland are accommodated in HMP and YOI Cornton Vale. Many women are sent to prison for very short periods, including a significant number who spend time in custody on remand but do not then serve a custodial sentence.

News

Jan

Commission on Women Offenders-Update

Following the Commission's inaugural meeting on 24 August 2011, it has spent the last 4 months exploring the issue of female offenders in the criminal justice system. The Commission has visited prisons and criminal justice projects, and has also taken evidence from a wide range of stakeholders both orally and in writing.

In order to allow the Commission to take further evidence, and test emerging ideas with stakeholders, it will now report at the end of March, instead of the end of February. The Commission will make a series of practical recommendations which should help, if implemented, to reduce reoffending and improve outcomes for women offenders. The formal launch event is expected to take place in early April. Further updates will be provided in due course.

Jan

Reducing Reoffending Programme Workshop held in Fife & Forth Valley

The Scottish Government's Reducing Reoffending Programme (RRP) held a workshop in Fife & Forth Valley on 22nd November. The workshop brought together a wide range of partner agencies as part of the consultation for the development of Phase 2 of the programme, which has seen similar events across the country.

Celebrating Success-Falkirk Council Awards recognise criminal justice initiatives

Two Criminal Justice related initiatives have been recognised at the recent annual Falkirk Council 'Celebrating Success' Awards. Unpaid work by offenders at Dollar Park Walled Garden won the award in the Environmental Initiative category, whilst the Women's Service in Criminal Justice Social Work was highly commended in the Service Accessibility category.

Government News Feed

Scottish Government News By Topic: Law, Order and Public Safety

Most recent news releases on Law, Order and Public Safety from the Scottish Government.

Targeting reoffending
Prisoners to work 35-hour week and focus on reducing reoffending.
Royal Assent for Offensive Behaviour Bill
Approval for important new religious hatred legislation.
Police and Fire Reform Bill
Plans to secure future of police and fire and rescue services.
Parole Board Annual Report
2010-11 report published.

Fife and Forth Valley Community Justice Authority

Fife & Forth Valley Community Justice Authority (FFV CJA) is a pubic sector agency whose purpose is to reduce re-offending and create safer communities. To achieve this we work in partnership with a range of statutory partners who include local authorities, Scottish Prison Service, police and health.

The work of Fife & Forth Valley CJA is set out in our Area Plan and our Annual Report.

Community Payback

Justice seen, Justice done

The Community Payback Order is a new low tariff sentence imposed by Courts as an alternative to custody (only imposed on an offender aged 16 or above). This new Order replaces the existing provisions for community service orders etc and offers the opportunity for low level offenders to payback their community for their offence through unpaid hard work.

Unpaid work or other activity requirements can be imposed for between 20 and 300 hours. An unpaid work or other activity requirement must be completed within 3 months (Level 1) and 6 months (Level 2), unless the court states otherwise at the point of sentence.

Local Authorities are keen to promote the valuable work carried out and are always looking for new projects and suggestions for projects whether they may be routine or innovative, regular or one-off.

Fresh Start Programme, Falkirk

Fresh Start is a skills based course to help offenders increase their confidence and employability. This is undertaken in conjunction with physical labour undertaken when on community service. The programme received an award in the Highly Commended category at the Scottish Community Service Awards in April 2010.

Case study of an ex-offender

Nominate a Project

To nominate a Community Payback project in your area click on the relevant link below:

Board Papers

The Agenda and supporting papers for the FFV CJA Board Meeting scheduled on Thursday, 22 March 2012, will be issued on 14 March 2012:

Previous Board Papers

Information Reports

There is 1 formal Information Reports and 6 additional reports for Board Members to note prior to the CJA Board Meeting on 16th December 2011. These reports and their appendices are provided at the links below:

SPS Prison Population Trends Q2 2011/12 Information Report

Appendices:

Table 1: SPS Establishment Populations by CJA Area Quarter 2 2011/12

Table 2: CJA Prisoners by SPS Establishment Quarter 2 2011/12

Additional Reports:

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Domestic Abuse

Transfer of Health Care

Young Offenders

Prisons

Community Payback

Substance Misuse

Reducing Re-offending

High Risk Offenders

Women Offenders

News

Commission on Women Offenders-Update

Reducing Reoffending Programme Workshop held in Fife & Forth Valley

Celebrating Success-Falkirk Council Awards recognise criminal justice initiatives

Government News Feed

Scottish Government News By Topic: Law, Order and Public Safety

Community Payback

Justice seen, Justice done

Fresh Start Programme, Falkirk

Nominate a Project

To nominate a Community Payback project in your area click on the relevant link below:

Board Papers

The Agenda and supporting papers for the FFV CJA Board Meeting scheduled on Thursday, 22 March 2012, will be issued on 14 March 2012:

Previous Board Papers

Information Reports