Did you know that Upside is delivered by a partnership of eight national charities? We work together using an innovative pod model that allows us to share expertise and respond to local throughcare needs. Each pod has a monthly meeting - here is Pod 7, South Scotland, in Ayr!

Not long now until the launch of our 2026-27 training events. Including our familiar and popular Mediation Skills courses, we will also be offering some new workshops. Look out for more details early in the new year.

Scotland's emergency early release programmes is examined in BBC Radio Scotland's 'Scotcast' podcast. Joe, one of our Prison Throughcare Workers in Barlinnie spoke to them about the challenges people face on release (20:51): buff.ly/YwJOVOS

@sacroscotland.bsky.social is looking for a dedicated Custody Peer Mentor to forge strong relationships with people and services across the city of Glasgow tinyurl.com/2we82jyj £25,773 – £27,938 #charityjob

Free events this December for #veterans and those with military connections: Natural Wreath Making Afternoon on 4th (12:30 -3pm) and Festive Family Fun Day on 13th (11:00 - 2pm). Linburn Walled Garden, Wilkieston EH27 8DU. 🎅

#RJWeek2025 is coming to a close but we keep the conversation going. For latest news visit our websites Community Justice Scotland: buff.ly/lVO1mQt] Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice: buff.ly/UzLBObX Sacro: buff.ly/7yLkJvF Scottish Community Mediation Centre: buff.ly/RHwyDQ6

Has your interest been sparked by #RJWeek2025? Want to learn more? We’ve compiled a list of training courses that can help you and colleagues learn about RJ and it’s approaches. 👇 Community Justice Scotland: buff.ly/8Fb8RqJ Sacro:: buff.ly/gaOcQfQ CYCJ: buff.ly/aN8gLs2 #RJWeek #RJWeek2025

We’ve shared many aspects of restorative justice – now we’re asking: how can we actively advocate for its use? This blog from 2023 shares some helpful tips: buff.ly/Lk1GxsB #RJWeek #RJWeek2025

Listen to Ret. Sheriff David Mackie reflect on Scotland’s restorative justice journey in this recent podcast. A long-time advocate of restorative practice, he shares his personal journey of discovering and championing the vital role restorative justice can play buff.ly/1Lv7qcG #RJWeek2025

As we reach the end of #RJWeek2025, we reflect on how far we’ve come in embedding restorative justice in Scotland. This visual illustrates the key components involved in making RJ accessible. To explore further, watch this recorded webinar with RJ academic Dr. @Steve Kirkwood buff.ly/jfh3drL

Discover how restorative approaches can help communities transform division into dialogue, and build resilience in the aftermath of collective harm. Read the report here: buff.ly/RgdEYPv #RJWeek #RJWeek2025

Ever wondered how restorative approaches can transform the way we handle harm especially in schools? Listen to this two-part podcast with @Richard Hendry, an experienced practitioner and trainer in Scotland. Tune in to hear how restorative practice empowers young people

In Scotland, there is a group of practitioners who work with restorative approaches in their own areas of specialism. The Restorative Approaches group have been working to share learning and resources available to practitioners, focusing on restorative approaches. buff.ly/sUj06sk #RJWeek2025

There’s still time to register for @Education Scotland’s webinar on Restorative and Relational Practices in Action: Insights from Scottish Education. Delegates will hear examples of restorative practices taking place in early years, primary and secondary schools across Scotland. #RJWeek2025

Restorative Justice offers a path to healing by addressing harm, promoting understanding and creating spaces for meaningful dialogue and connection. Here’s what some professionals had to say about why restorative justice is an important tool for healing and change.Watch it here buff.ly/nhXVHHb

There’s still time to register for the 7th Webinar of the Scottish Network of Restorative Justice Researchers on Trauma and Restorative Justice. This event will be discussing international research, practices and exploring the future for Scotland. Register at: buff.ly/rGjujl2 #RJWeek #RJWeek2025

We’re delighted to be joined by so many colleagues at today’s event Restorative Justice in Scotland: A day of reflection, learning and action with a focus on children and young people. We’re looking forward to a packed day of discussion, reflection and presentations. #RJWeek2025

How does the Restorative Justice process work? RJ is a guided journey with stages: referral, preparation, supported communication and aftercare – delivered by trained specialists. If you would like to learn more or take part, contact [email protected] #RJWeek2025

Sacro is delighted to celebrate Restorative Justice Week 2025. It’s a process that values honesty, compassion, and connection, and it reminds us that justice should be a space for growth. Join us online this Restorative Justice week by liking and sharing our posts and use the hashtag #RJWeek2025

This week we’re highlighting our work to embed restorative justice (RJ) in Scotland, In case you haven’t come across this term, we’re sharing this video that explains what it is and how it works. Please re-post to help raise the profile of RJ in Scotland

So many people end up in the justice system because of unresolved issues with housing, trauma, healthcare and drug/alcohol use. A community-based approach is a vital part of the solution, providing real paths to rehabilitation that tackle these problems in the community, rather than in prison.

Today we fall silent and remember the fallen in conflicts around the world. For the #veterans who served and need our support, we are there for you: buff.ly/E5tUGnC

One week to go to Restorative Justice week! We’re counting down to the start of RJ week where we’ll be sharing resources, blogs, events and reposting messages from our friends and colleagues throughout the week. Like and share using #RJWeek25 to join the conversation

Women's Worker - Female Only* role with @sacroscotland.bsky.social Another Way service working with women involved in or at risk of selling or exchanging sex 📍Edinburgh/hybrid 💷£28,825 – £31,908 🗓️Full time tinyurl.com/3hxy5hz7 #CharityJobs

Our Connect team and colleagues from across local community justice services hosted a screening of 'Junkie' - a hard hitting film created by those with experience of the justice system and those who support them and their recovery journeys. A great turnout, connections created and stigma challenged.

As we approach #Remembrance Day, we asked Brian Kelly, a mentor with our Veterans Mentoring Service, and a veteran of the British Army, to tell us what Remembrance means to him. This is his very personal account.

Grateful for our amazing @SacroScotland Edinburgh Travel Service volunteers 🚗❤️ We recently celebrated their incredible work supporting families to stay connected with loved ones in prison.

World Mental Health Day is an opportunity for us all to talk about mental health. This year's theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health whatever they're going through, because everyone deserves good mental health. www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

Being Curious Having worked alongside and got to know many mediators over the years, one of the themes that emerges from conversations is... buff.ly/brzvx9v

It's six months today since we launched Upside. So far we have taken over 500 helpline calls and supported more than 1100 people leaving prison all across Scotland. This is vital help for people returning to their communities; prepared, supported and safe. buff.ly/YiPXWrA

This October, #BlackHistoryMonth highlights the profound contributions of Black people who have shaped history. As we celebrate their influence, we will also remember the remarkable life of our dear friend, Sir Geoff Palmer who we sadly lost this year www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/sect...

We’re supporting Dyslexia Awareness Week Scotland to bust the myths about dyslexia. Get involved and support the campaign. buff.ly/KEdR1Sx

Just five weeks until our annual Restorative Skills training event. Final few places now available. To learn more about this accredited six-day course visit scmc.sacro.org.uk/training-cou...

Helpline Support Worker with @scottishfamilies.bsky.social supporting a number of national programmes and services, including Scottish Families Helpline, Click & Deliver Naloxone, and Bereavement Support services 📍Glasgow/hybrid 💷 £25,430 📅28-35 hours tinyurl.com/yc4m6h36 #CharityJob

What makes a good neighbour? If you were to ask a group of people what makes a good neighbour, you might initially be surrounded by a lot of silence. scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

Lothians Veterans Centre host a drop-in for ex-servicewomen on the first Friday of every month. Just drop-in for support, advice and social activities regardless of rank or time-served. www.lvc.scot/whats-on/

We are delighted to launch our latest podcasts. In these two podcasts we hear Richard Hendry, who worked with Sacro, talk about developing restorative practice and peer mediation services in schools across Scotland. To listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6OO6... open.spotify.com/episode/4k0r...

“A really informative and enjoyable course I would be happy to recommend to colleagues” We are now just seven weeks away from our next Restorative Skills training course. We hold this once a year and are now taking bookings for our October event. Consisting of scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

Sacro supports Scottish Learning Disability Week 2025 (8–14 September). #ScotLDWeek25 is a national celebration that raises awareness, breaks down barriers, and promotes inclusion for people with learning disabilities across Scotland. 👉 Join us at www.ScotLDWeek.com

A week of celebrating anniversaries. 12 years of being on X and just over a year since our new website launched. With the option to book training places online, we update our website regularly. Why not see what we have to offer in the coming months at scmc.sacro.org.uk/training-cal...

Throughcare Community Worker role with @sacroscotland.bsky.social supporting males returning to their community following a short-term sentence or period on remand 📍Fife 🗓️18.75hpw 💷£28,260 – £31,282, pro-rata, 18.75hpw tinyurl.com/bd5ydjbh

This is such an important initiative. Our partnership with Street Soccer Scotland is supporting people within prison, and back in their communities. Helping to rebuild damaged lives. www.skysports.com/football/vid...

Out yesterday with our Alcohol and Drug partnership teams to advise and support communities on International Overdose Awareness Day. #EndOverdose

Tomorrow is International Overdose Awareness Day. Join us in Hamilton where we will offer training and access to Naloxone, a vital tool in preventing unnecessary deaths. We will provide support, answer your questions, and remember the loved ones we have lost. #EndOverdose

Tomorrow is International Overdose Awareness Day. Join us at The Beacons where we will offer training and access to Naloxone, a vital tool in preventing unnecessary deaths. We will provide support, answer your questions, and remember the loved ones we have lost. #EndOverdose

Understanding trauma and learning from those with lived experience of the justice system are key factors in helping Sacro deliver even more effective outcomes for the people we support. Find out more in our latest annual review. indd.adobe.com/view/6ed57f5...

Delighted to share that Sacro has been shortlisted for the Scottish Enterprise Awards. Hosted by @SME__News Voting now open

Join us in Hamilton on 31 August to mark @OverdoseDay. We will be offering training and access to Naloxone, a vital tool in preventing unnecessary deaths. We will be there to provide support, answer your questions, and to remember the loved ones we have lost. #EndOverdose

Join us at The Beacons on Sunday 31 August to mark @OverdoseDay. We will be offering training and access to Naloxone, a vital tool in preventing unnecessary deaths from overdose. We will be there to provide support, answer your questions, and to remember the loved ones we have lost. #EndOverdose

We understand the dire situation threatening the health and social care sector in Scotland and have been more than willing to sign this letter. A collapse of health and social care would mean crisis for the most vulnerable and serious consequences for society overall.