Links

SPS
Scottish Prison Service.

Scottish Government
Scottish Government.

HM Prisons Inspectorate for Scotland
HM Prisons Inspectorate for Scotland.

Assisted Prison Visits Unit (APVU)
You may be entitled to help with the cost of a prison visit. The APVU can tell you more.

Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
Provide advice for complaints against the prison service. If you are unhappy with the outcome of a complaint you can bring the matter to the SPSO.

Scottish Commissioner for Children & Young People (SCCYP)
For those wanting to learn about policy and research or read latest news about issues concerning children and young people.

Department for Work & Pensions
For advice on Social Fund Crisis Loans.

CJ Scotland
Gateway to comprehensive information about Scottish criminal justice.

Sodexo
Sodexo Justice Services runs rehabilitative justice services including full operation of four UK prisons.

Scottish Courts Service
The Scottish Court Service provides staff, buildings and technology to support Scotland’s courts, the work of the independent judiciary, the courts’ Rules Councils and the Office of the Public Guardian.

Serco
Serco is a leading provider of custodial services to governments around the world. In the UK, we operate four adult prisons.

SCVO (Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations)
Scottish Charities Voluntary Organisation.

Counselling Directory
Database of UK counsellors and psychotherapists with information on training and experience, fees and contact details.

Apex
Addressing the employability of ex-offenders.

SACRO
SACRO, Safeguarding Communities - Reducing Offending.

Relationships Scotland
Promoting, developing and co-ordinating confidential counselling for couples in Scotland.

Actions for Prisoners' Families
The national voice of organisations supporting families of prisoners (England & Wales).

Prisoners' Families Infoline (PFI) Ireland
A telephone and email service for anyone affected by the imprisonment of a family member, partner or friend.

Enquire
A link to the specific section of the Enquire website for children allowing them to learn more about your rights so you can get the most from your education.

Prison Chat UK
Prison Chat UK An online community giving support to those who have a loved one inside the British prison system.

Gingerbread
Gingerbread run a leading helpline for single parents and provide help, advice and signposting on a wide range of parenting issues in England and Wales.

Midspace
Midspace Midlothian based mental health and well being information service.

Parenting Across Scotland
Focus on issues affecting parents and work to find ways of supporting parents and families.

Families Need Fathers
Families Need Fathers Seek to obtain, for the children, the best possible blend of both parents in the lives of children.

Breathing Space
Helpline that provides advice and support for depression, stress and other issues.

Fathers Network Scotland
Fathers Network Scotland Collection of professionals, dads, and individuals interested in fatherhood and supporting men in their role as fathers in Scotland.

Hope
Support for prisoners, their families and for ex-offenders returning to the community.

Shelter
Advice and support on housing issues and homelessness.

The Wise Group
A charitable organisation which is dedicated to helping unemployed people back into work.

The Lighthouse Foundation
Support, counselling and advice to parents, spouses, partners, families of drug misusers.

Scottish Women's Aid
For women, children and young people.

The Law Society of Scotland
Promotes interests of the solicitors’ profession and the public in relation to the profession.

Scottish Child Law Centre
Promote knowledge and use of Scots law and children's rights.

Action On Violence
Resource for practitioners working on violence reduction, capturing good practice from local initiatives and identifying contacts.

Witness Services
Support provided on the Victim Support Scotland website.

Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland The lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime.

WellScotland
Raises awareness of mental health issues and promotes sharing of information and training in mental health improvement.

Email A Prisoner
Enables you to send messages to prisoners in UK and Irish prisons operating the service, without writing and posting a letter.

M.O.J.O. Scotland
The Miscarriages of Justice Organisation is a human rights organisation dedicated to assisting innocent people both in prison and after their release.

One Parent Families Scotland
Promote supportive policies and services for lone parents and their children in Scotland.

Eurochips
European Network for children of imprisoned parents.

Perth Prison Visitors' Centre
Maintain communications in the family unit and motivate and encourage visitors.

Prisoners Families Voices
Blog site for families affected by imprisonment.

Child Protection Scotland
If you’re worried about a child you should report your concerns directly to the local area where the child lives.

The Croft (Barlinnie)
Barlinnie Visitors Centre – for friends and families of prisoners

Scottish Drugs Forum
Scottish Drugs Forum.

DrugWatch.com
comprehensive database about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.

Alcohol Focus Scotland
The national voluntary organisation for alcohol issues.

Scottish Families Affected by Drugs
A national helpline for the parents and families of drug misusers.

ASH Scotland
The leading voluntary organisation in Scotland tackling tobacco use.

FASS (Family Addiction Support Service)
Provides a confidential support service to parents and adult family members affected by a loved one’s alcohol/drug addiction (Glasgow area)