Orkney Community Justice Partnership
Community Justice is...
Individuals, agencies and services working together to:
- support and supervise people who have committed offences
- prevent reoffending
- promote social inclusion and citizenship
Key Legislation
Community Justice (Scotland) Act 2016
The legislation places responsibility on each Scottish Local Authority area to form Community Justice Partnerships to plan and manage concerned services. The Orkney Community Justice Partnership is formed by statutory and voluntary services and stakeholders. A list of partners is available here.
Local priorities
- Domestic Abuse
- Availability of suitable provision to deal with low and intermittent demand for forensic mental health services
- Prisoner Release and Transfer to the Community arrangements
Key Documents
- Orkney Community Justice Needs Assessment
- Community Justice Outcomes Improvement Plan (2018-2021)
- Local examples of Unpaid Work projects
- Minutes of meetings from 2016-2017
Community Payback Orders in Orkney
Key Legislation: The Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010
Community Payback Orders have an important role in promoting community participation and understanding and form the majority of sentences for Orkney Criminal Justice Social Work clients. More information on the Community Payback Order in Scotland is available here.
Contact Us
Email: community.justice@orkney.gov.uk
Telephone: 01856 873535 extension 2697
