Social Work Scotland response to Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny 2027-28 call for written evidence
20 October 2026
Introduction
Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy and practice, and improve the quality and experience of social services and as a result those who receive those services. As an organisation and across our members we are committed to service improvement and ongoing development based on evidence and research on how we can best meet the needs of those we work with and particularly those who experience the greatest challenges and barriers to their wellbeing and lives.
We welcome the opportunity to offer views to the Criminal Justice Committee to inform its pre-budget scrutiny. This submission is based on a workshop carried out with members of our Justice Standing Committee which is made up of Justice Social Work Senior Managers from across Scotland.
