Criminal Justice Social Work

Criminal Justice Social Work services aim to reduce reoffending, increase social inclusion of offenders and ex-offenders and enhance public protection.

Criminal Justice Social Work resources

In Dumfries and Galloway we have a range of qualified and para-professional staff delivering our services in different settings within communities and in HMP Dumfries.

Assessment and Supervision Team East 1 (Court & Substance Misuse) - based in Irish Street Dumfries serving the eastern area of the region.

Assessment and Supervision Team East 2 (High Risk Offenders) - based in Irish Street Dumfries serving the eastern area of the region.

Assessment and Supervision Team West (All community based services) - based at Lewis Street Stranraer.

Prison and Through Care team - based at HMP Dumfries & Irish Street Dumfries.

Unpaid Work Service - region wide team - work from 5 Unpaid Work Units in Dumfries, Annan, Castle Douglas, Newton Stewart and Stranraer.

Programme Delivery Team - region wide team - based in Dumfries and Stranraer.

Business Support Service - provided from centrally managed service to support the needs of Criminal Justice Social Work service delivery.