Guidance for Social Work Services on Determining the Designated Local Authority for Prisoners March 2026 This guidance has been developed …
A call to action: Scotland in your hands
Ahead of the Scottish election in May, ‘Scotland in your hands’ sets out the key priorities we think should underpin …
Response to Automatic Early Release of Certain Short-Term Prisoners: Consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Automatic Early Release of Certain Short-Term Prisoners: Consultation February 2026 Introduction Social Work Scotland is …
Statement on Justice That Works: Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission
Social Work Scotland welcome the Report of the Scottish Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission: Justice that Works. We appreciate the …
Funding for Local Government Social Work and Social Care Services in 2025-26
Introduction Social Work Scotland is the professional body for social work leaders, working closely with our partners to shape policy …
Response to Parole Reform in Scotland consultation
Social Work Scotland response to Voices in Justice: Parole Reform in Scotland consultation 11 November 2025 Introduction Social Work Scotland …
Response to Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny call for views 2026-27
COSLA and Social Work Scotland response to Criminal Justice Committee Pre-Budget Scrutiny Call for Views 2026-27 September 2025 Introduction COSLA …
The Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) Guidance
The Level of Service/Case Management Inventory (LS/CMI) Guidance Using the LS/CMI in Prison and Throughcare March 2025 PURPOSE OF THIS …
AGM summary report 2023-24
We’ve put together a summary of the reports from our Standing Committees, subgroups and projects at Social Work Scotland, which …
Response to Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill: Call for Views
Social Work Scotland response to Scottish Parliament Criminal Justice Modernisation and Abusive Domestic Behaviour Reviews (Scotland) Bill – Call for …
