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Links to Other Organisations

You may find the following organisations useful.

Victim Support Scotland is not responsible for any information contained on these sites.
 
UK Parliament / Government
 
Crime Reduction UK
Criminal Justice Online
European Union
Her Majesty's Stationary Office (HMSO)
Home Office

Justice Department
Scottish Government
Scottish Legal Aid Board - information on conditions and how to apply for legal aid
Witnesses in Scotland
Scottish Parliament

Victims of Crime In Scotland - new updated website

Reducing Reoffending - Justice in Scotland's Communities reducingreoffending.blogspot.com

Cadder Case www.copfs.gov.uk

Report of the Commission on Women Offenders April 17, 2012 on reducing reoffending and reversing the increase in the female prisoner population http://www.scotland.gov.uk/About/commissiononwomenoffenders/finalreport-2012


Statutory Organisations

Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
Children's Hearings Panel
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Scottish Court Service
Scottish Law Society

Scottish Police Service
Central Scotland Police
Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary
Fife Constabulary
Grampian Police
Lothian & Borders Police
Northern Constabulary
Strathclyde Police
Tayside Police

Police Investigations & Review Commissioner


Scottish Victims of Crime
Semper Scotland - Supporting Ethnic Minority Police Staff

Scottish Children's Reporter Administration (SCRA)
Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR)
 
Scottish Courts
 
http://www.poifriend.com/poigroup.php?poigroup_id=8236 - This link takes you to a site where you can find directions and maps for all Scottish Courts for SatNav/GPS devices.

Victim Support Sites (in English)
 
Crime and Young People - a Victim Support Scotland website designed for young people who have been affected by crime committed by another young person.

Victim Support Europe 

Portugese Association of Victim Support (APAV)

Victims and Mediation - Report by APAV

Victim Assistance Online- A site containing information and links to victim service/support websites in other countries
Victim Support - UK web site containing links to Victim Support England & Wales, Victim Support Northern Ireland.
Victim Support Australia
Victim Support New Zealand
Victim Support Slovakia

Counselling Directory - An online directory of councellors in the UK

Families Outside - Working for the well-being of families affected by imprisonment in Scotland

Survivor Scotland - support for victims of abuse whilst in care

National Stalking Helpline - information, advice and guidance for anyone affected by stalking. Helpline 0300 636 0300


Research Bodies


Consortium on Crime and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Social Work Development Centre

Voluntary Organisations

Citizens Advice Scotland
Crime Info - Information about crime, what causes it and how it is dealt with.
Gay Police Association in Scotland - they work towards equal opportunities for gay and lesbian police service personnel and towards better relations between the police and the gay and lesbian community.
National Children's Home (NCH)

Rape Crisis Scotland
Safeguarding Communities - Reducing Offending (SACRO)
Samaritans - Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Scottish Child Law Centre
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)
Scottish Refugee Council
Scottish Women's Aid
Shakti Womens Aid - a voluntary organisation which offers support and information to all black minority ethnic women (over 16) and their children experiencing and or fleeing from domestic abuse from their partners/husbands, ex-partners and or other family members.
Stonewall - Equality & justice for lesbians, gay men & bisexuals
Women's Support Project - An organisation which works against violence against women and children                                             

Volunteer Development Scotland - Scotland's Centre for Excellence in Volunteer Development                                                                                                                                                                                               

Quality Scotland - a not-for-profit organisation that promotes Business Excellence across Scotland                                         

Neighbourhood Watch

Other links

Apex Hotels - click on this link and make an accommodation booking with Apex Hotels and you will be making a donation to Victim Support Scotland, at no extra cost to yourself

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