Highland Justice Services and Interventions

Support and guidance across every aspect of the Justice System in Highland, whether you are a victim, family member or a person who has offended.

The Highland Community Justice Partnership recognise the importance of support, advice and guidance at as early a stage as possible in your journey within the Justice System.

The earlier you can access help the better the chances of reducing the negative impacts of crime and offending behaviours.

Asking for help can be hard, knowing where to look doesn’t need to be. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to know what your options are for when you are ready.

Family Members

Whether you are worried about a family member and their behaviour, or perhaps they have entered the justice system – including going to prison – there are services and sources of advice for you to access

Victim Support

Services for those who are negatively impacted by offending behaviour, regardless of whether the crime has been reported or prosecuted.

Youth Offending and Hearings

There are specific services for young people, those under 16, or those subject to a Supervision Order until the age of 18 or with care experience up to the age of 25.

Police Warnings and Custody

Support and services for those who have received a Police warning, caution or been brought into custody.

Pre-Court

Support and services for those who have been charged and a case has been referred to the Procurator Fiscal, you will be awaiting the notification of the decision and potential court date if applicable.

This includes people who are waiting in the community and those held on remand in prison.

Court & Disposal

Attending Court can be concerning and confusing, there are services that can support you and advise you of your rights and responsibilities.

After your case is heard and if you are found guilty there are a number of ‘disposals’ or sentences that you can receive. Again there are support services there for people in communities and in Prison.

End of Sentence

Whether you received a Community Payback Order, a Drug Test and Treatment Order or a custodial sentence, here are some services that will support you upon completion of community based disposal or as you integrate into the community from prison.

Working with Convictions

Regardless of your offence, finding work with a criminal record can create challenges but there are services and support availiable.