The Strategy for Justice in Scotland: Summary - Scottish Government
The Strategy for Justice in Scotland: Summary - Scottish Government
The Strategy for Justice in Scotland: Summary - Scottish Government
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PURPOSE<br />
To focus government and public services on creat<strong>in</strong>g a more successful country,<br />
with opportunities <strong>for</strong> all of <strong>Scotland</strong> to flourish, through <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g susta<strong>in</strong>able economic growth.<br />
vision<br />
Our vision is of a justice system that contributes positively to a<br />
flourish<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Scotland</strong>, help<strong>in</strong>g to create an <strong>in</strong>clusive and respectful society<br />
<strong>in</strong> which all people and communities live <strong>in</strong> safety and security, <strong>in</strong>dividual<br />
and collective rights are supported and disputes are resolved fairly and swiftly<br />
NATIONAL OUTCOMES<br />
We live our lives safe from<br />
crime, disorder and danger<br />
We have strong,<br />
resilient and supportive<br />
communities where people<br />
take responsibility <strong>for</strong> their own<br />
actions and how they affect others<br />
Our public services are<br />
high quality, cont<strong>in</strong>ually<br />
improv<strong>in</strong>g, efficient and<br />
responsive to local people’s needs<br />
JUSTICE OUTCOMES<br />
We experience<br />
low levels of crime<br />
We experience<br />
low levels of fear,<br />
alarm and distress<br />
We are at a low risk<br />
of un<strong>in</strong>tentional harm<br />
Our people and<br />
communities support<br />
and respect each<br />
other, exercis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
both their rights<br />
and responsibilities<br />
We have high levels<br />
of confidence <strong>in</strong><br />
justice <strong>in</strong>stitutions<br />
and processes<br />
Our public services<br />
are fair and accessible<br />
Our <strong>in</strong>stitutions<br />
and processes are<br />
effective and efficient<br />
Our public<br />
services respect<br />
the rights and<br />
voices of users<br />
PRIORITIES<br />
Reduc<strong>in</strong>g crime,<br />
particularly violent<br />
and serious<br />
organised crime<br />
Reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
reoffend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Tackl<strong>in</strong>g hate<br />
crime and<br />
sectarianism<br />
Enhanc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
efficiency<br />
Support<strong>in</strong>g<br />
victims and<br />
witnesses<br />
Widen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
access<br />
to justice and<br />
advanc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
law re<strong>for</strong>m<br />
Reduc<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
damag<strong>in</strong>g impacts<br />
of drug and<br />
alcohol problems<br />
Prevent<strong>in</strong>g<br />
offend<strong>in</strong>g by<br />
young people<br />
Reduc<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
harm from<br />
fires and other<br />
emergencies<br />
Increas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
public<br />
confidence<br />
and reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
fear of crime<br />
Strengthen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
community<br />
engagement<br />
and resilience<br />
Trans<strong>for</strong>m<strong>in</strong>g<br />
civil and<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />
justice<br />
APPROACH<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g safer<br />
communities<br />
Gett<strong>in</strong>g it<br />
right<br />
<strong>for</strong> every<br />
child<br />
Whole system<br />
approach<br />
Mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
justice work<br />
Victims and<br />
witnesses<br />
legislation<br />
Reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
reoffend<strong>in</strong>g II<br />
Road to<br />
recovery<br />
Equally well<br />
Early years<br />
framework<br />
Achiev<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our potential<br />
Reassur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the public<br />
Police and<br />
fire re<strong>for</strong>m
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