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Framework for the support of families affected by the Criminal Justice System

This framework aims to provide support for families affected by the criminal justice system through 11 broad outcomes in 4 topic areas. It encourages effective interagency working and sets out recommendations for understanding the process, preventing harm, supporting well-being, and informed practice. The framework can be tailored to the unique needs of each family and is based on the understanding that every family is unique and multiagency working is key to successful outcomes.

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Framework for the support of families affected by the Criminal Justice System

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  1. Framework for the support of families affected by the Criminal Justice System Community Justice Authorities Scotland

  2. Involvement with the criminal justice system is a family experience. If someone is arrested, must attend court, is remanded or sentenced to custody, or is sentenced to a community penalty, this will have emotional and practical implications for that person’s family and other key relationships.

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  4. Aims of the Framework • For use across a widerange of settings and circumstances • Sets out 11 broad outcomes for supporting familiesin 4 topic areas • An ideal standard for support • Captures existing good practice and sets aspirational targets • Encourages effective interagency working

  5. Using the Framework • The framework is designed as a reference document • Agencies may choose how to apply it • Recommendations should be tailored to the unique structure, circumstances and needs of each family • Different agencies will contribute to different outcomes in different ways

  6. Outcomes Understanding the process Aware of available support Consulted at every stage The Framework consists of 11 Broad Outcomes Grouped into 4 Topic Areas: Visits and physical contact Indirect contact Families are included and engaged Families are connected Preventing harm Supporting wellbeing and positive outcomes Families are safe and well Informed Practice Training and accreditation Policy and practice guidance Understanding need and impact Information sharing

  7. The Structure of the Framework Each section of the framework contains:

  8. Outcomes Example • Recommendations 2.1 Understanding the Process Families understand what is happening at every stage of the criminal Justice process • Responsible Agencies 2.1.1 The information provided to families is timely and accurate. Any changes to the circumstances of an accused offender are promptly shared with family members as appropriate to the Data Protection Act. Police Scotland; SPS; Defence Solicitors; Social Work

  9. Stages of the Justice System The recommendations in each section of the framework are further broken down by the stages of the criminal justice process they are most relevant to: All Stages Arrest and Charge Court and sentencing Custody Community

  10. Putting the Framework into Practice: Examples from Addiewell

  11. Aim: To support positive life outcomes for families affected by the criminal justice system. Summary This is achieved by ensuring: The framework for the support of families affected by the criminal justice system can be summarised in the following diagram: Outcome Topic 1: Families are included and engaged Outcome Topic 2: Families are connected Outcome Topic 3: Families are Safe and Well This is supported by: Outcome Topic 4: Informed Practice And is based on an understanding that: Every family is unique Family members are not guilty Multiagency working is key to successful outcomes

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