Scottish Government Statistics show that Short Term Prison Sentences are less effective than Community Sentences.
The Wise group Chief Executive, Sean Duffy appeared before…
The justice bookends creating a new chapter
Sean Duffy says we need to focus on the reasons for crime itself, not only the outcome of crime.
Mentors provide accommodation support for prison leavers
We celebrate our customers, with the support from their mentor, to break free from the current of crime.
Management of Offenders Act: What it means for people with convictions
A welcome change The Wise Group welcomes today’s implementation of…
Partnership to bid for Ministry of Justice probation services
St Giles and the Wise Group to bid for Ministry…
Four ways Wise Group mentors are adapting to life through lockdown
In March, people and services across Scotland experienced restrictions on their way of working,…
The Wise Group welcomes reforms to Criminal Disclosure in Scotland
We greatly welcome the Criminal Disclosure reforms announced today (24…
Values led offender resettlement partnership to address re-offending
The Wise Group and St Giles have come together to…
Shining example of a mentor’s support
Our mentors support women who find themselves in the justice…
Response: Scottish Government COVID-19 a Framework for Decision Making
The Wise Group welcomes the opportunity to be part of…
Rising to the challenge of Covid-19 and supporting people leaving prison early
Rising to the challenge of Covid-19.
Response: Community Justice Scotland Corporate Plan 2020-2023
Community Justice Scotland (CJS) published a draft of its Corporate…
The Wise Group is ready to support early prisoner release
On Tuesday 21 April, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice stated that…
Comment: Justice Sector Response Ministerial Statement
On Tuesday 21 April, the Scottish Justice Secretary stated that…
Through the Gate service rated Outstanding in probation inspection
Through the Gate service rated Outstanding in probation inspection
Comment: Proportion of jail sentences in Scotland reaches 10-year high
Recent figures show that the proportion of jail sentences in…
