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.

We are inviting people with lived experience of the justice system (community sentencing, bail or remand, or being in prison) to take part in small, informal group discussions this August. What you share will help shape how prison and community sentences are used in Scotland.

It’s now just over a month until our workshop on Selling Mediation. Aimed at those mediators who want to learn more about ways to put across what mediation and help potential clients overcome their fears and concerns. Awareness of mediation here in Scotland has grown scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

We are inviting people with lived experience of the justice system (community sentencing, bail or remand, or being in prison) to take part in small, informal group discussions this August. What you share will help shape how prison and community sentences are used in Scotland.

In three weeks’ time, our popular Mediation Skills course begins. We run this accredited training four times a year and welcome learners from all walks of life. With our August course full, we’re now taking bookings for our December course. Feedback from learners has scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

Usually conflict is presented as something that is negative, and that there is one side seen as right and the other as wrong. These two factors have an impact on how people view, and work with conflict. scmc.sacro.org.uk/news/

Sacro's Scottish Community Mediation Centre has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations as sector associate. www.sfha.co.uk/news/scottis... #Mediation #ConflictResolution

South Lanarkshire’s Recovery Oriented Justice Service is a great example of how statutory and voluntary sector partnerships working together can make a real impact in addressing drug and alcohol harm. Let’s see more of it! www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...

Justice Support Worker opportunity with @sacroscotland.bsky.social Peer led Recovery Oriented Justice service in #SouthLanarkshire tinyurl.com/yv5ksw7j £24,570 – £25,077

Building solid relationships plays a big part in helping people engage and seek the support they need to transition from custody to community. www.upside.scot/case-studies...

Thanks to @scottishprisons staff at HMP Kilmarnock for having us along to one of their Veterans’ Breakfasts. A great initiative to help armed forces veterans get together in a safe space and develop a peer support network. www.sps.gov.uk/about-us/our...

Navigating the host of necessary appointments on release from prison when you have health or mobility issues can be a major challenge. Upside support can be there to provide support: www.upside.scot/case-studies...

Join us this Alcohol Awareness Week at the Beacons, Blantyre on 10th of July. We will have information and advice on alcohol harm reduction and the supports available, as well as a space for you to ask questions.

Fabulous day out at Linburn Walled Garden, alongside Lothians Veterans Centre, Veterans Foundation, CAPS Advocacy, Cyrenians, Scottish Veterans Wellbeing Alliance, Stand Easy, Help For Heroes, Community Veterans Support and Sight Scotland.

Upside's ethos of #collaboration and multi-agency involvement means better outcomes for people transitioning to community life from custody. www.upside.scot/case-studies...

This is a fascinating account of how Dougie survived a long career in the armed forces as a gay man. Hearing how he coped with the secrecy, why he had to, and the toll on his personal life and wellbeing is heartbreaking. #FightingWithPride shows.acast.com/66ba101a3889...

We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Sir Geoff Palmer. An ardent champion for equality and justice, Sir Geoff served on Sacro’s Board for seven years and played an important role in making Sacro the diverse and inclusive organisation it is today. www.sacro.org.uk/post/sir-geo...

Exciting News We're thrilled to welcome Lindsay Fyffe-Jardine as the new Chief Executive of Apex Scotland, starting in early August! Currently CEO at Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, Lindsay brings fantastic experience as we continue our journey of growth and change. www.apexscotland.org.uk/news/our-new...

Customer focused Support Services Administrator wanted to join @sacroscotland.bsky.social Glasgow Hub tinyurl.com/2rt4bf78 £24,570 – £25,077 hybrid working #CharityJob

Next month sees the start of a series of online workshops, designed for practising mediators. Our Mediation Theory workshop has been updated and revised and is one of a series of four workshops to be held over the next year. To find out more visit scmc.sacro.org.uk/training-cou...

Youth Justice Support Worker vacancy with @sacroscotland.bsky.social West Dunbarton Youth Justice Service providing #RestorativeJustice and behaviour change programmes tinyurl.com/5brcthbm £24,570 – £25,077 pro-rata, 18.75hpw