Our team was delighted to be at Wednesday’s Celebrating Recovery event with Lanarkshire Links & Stigma Free Lanarkshire 💛 If you’re running an event and would like our outreach team to attend, we’d love to hear from you. #NextChapterScotland #SupportNotStigma

Brilliant session today with IRISS reflecting on how to make social work placements stronger, more empowering, and rooted in lived experience. When we build on the good, we build something better 💛 #NextChapterScotland #Iriss #LearningTogether

📞 Our helpline will be closed tomorrow (13 Nov) for team training but WhatsApp and voicemail are still open. Leave us a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back online. Thanks for your patience 💛 #NextChapterScotland #SupportNotStigma

Just dropped: The Scrap Heap | Mark’s next story in the “Life After the Label” series. Now available in audio format 🎧 for wherever you are. 👉 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/the-scrap-heap #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

This week is #TrusteesWeek, and we want to say a huge thank you to our incredible Board. 💛 They guide our work, champion second chances and help shape a fairer future for people rebuilding after conviction. Thinking of becoming a trustee? There’s no better time. #NextChapterScotland #SecondChances

💛 Have you or someone you love been affected by the media or community backlash after a conviction? We’d still love to hear from you. Your story could help shape research, influence change and challenge stigma. 📩 Email [email protected] to take part. #JusticeReform #EndStigma

💌 Every message matters. Each email we send to someone in prison through "e-mail a prisoner" service costs 68p, small, but life-changing. Help us keep this vital connection alive. Every 68p keeps hope flowing. 💛 👉 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/donate #NextChapterScotland #HopeInside

Yesterday one of our student social workers visited the Family Centre at HMP Low Moss 💛 They spoke with families about how we support people in prison. Every conversation helps break stigma and build hope. 🌿 #NextChapterScotland #JusticeSupport #FamilySupport

📊 Scotland’s prison population is rising again even as early release rules change under the Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025. Real reform needs real support. We’re here for those rebuilding life after conviction. 🔗 gov.scot/publications/prison-population-information-note-october-2025

“Language shapes reality and how we see one another.” Our latest blog dives into the words we use when talking about justice, stigma and humanity. Because words don’t just describe the world, they build it. 🔗 Read here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/reflect... #SupportNotStigma

👉 Been convicted of a sexual offence? You’re not alone. Our new online training, Surviving the Storm, is built by people who’ve been there. Learn your rights, understand the system, and rebuild your future with confidence. ℹ️ Details here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/training

Our latest blog, The Silence Between Headlines, explores what happens after the news cycle moves on, the quiet aftermath of a wrongful conviction. 🔊 Available now in written and audio versions. 👉 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/the-sil...

💚 It’s #OrganDonationWeek. For us, it’s personal, one of our team donated his kidney to save his dad’s life. A powerful reminder of what donation means: more time, more love, more life. 👉 Learn more: www.organdonation.nhs.uk/get-involved... #GiftOfLife #NextChapterScotland

💬 Not a fan of phone calls? We’ve got you. You can now access our Listening Ear support via Facebook Messenger, a safe non-judgmental space with trained psychology students. 📲 Message us on FB to get started. #NextChapterScotland #ListeningEar #SupportNotStigma

📢 Report Launch: Amplifying Voices – What is the Point? Today we release our landmark report on the human impact of Scotland’s justice system. This report amplifies lived experience and calls for change Scotland cannot ignore. 👉 Read it here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/reports

✨ New week, new Linktree! ✨ Every share helps us reach someone who might need support navigating stigma & the justice system. 💛 👉 linktr.ee/NextChapterS... #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

🌟 Today we’re at the Glasgow City ADP event celebrating recovery, resilience & connection. Proud to share how we support people & families affected by the justice system. 💛 #SupportNotStigma

💡 Have you or your family experienced The Knock? Researcher Caroline Webster is exploring how partners & families are supported. Share your experience & help shape future services. 👉 hud.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

✨ Something big is coming ✨ Next week we launch What is the Point? Our landmark report on the human impact of Scotland’s justice system. Be first to read it + join our Rising Voices Collective Advocacy Network 👇 eepurl.com/i0nPHA #AmplifyingVoices #SupportNotStigma

⚖️ Scotland’s justice system is changing but for people accused, convicted or supporting a loved one, it can still feel overwhelming. 💛 We’re here with clear info and support: 👉 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/the-cr... #SupportNotStigma

👀 Spot the change? Our refreshed logo, designed by @mediaco-op.bsky.social, now shows a dark chapter followed by brighter pages. 📖✨ Because there’s always another page and a brighter chapter ahead. 💛 #NextChapterScotland #BrighterChaptersAhead

💛 Today is #InternationalFalselyAccusedDay. False accusations bring stigma, trauma & isolation that can last a lifetime. At Next Chapter Scotland, we stand with those let down by the system. Fairness. Dignity. Support. #SupportNotStigma #LivedExperience

📘 Not sure when a conviction is “spent”? Our guide breaks it down simply what to disclose, when, & to who. 💡 Clear steps, less stress. 👉 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/spent-or-unspent-2025 #SupportNotStigma #Disclosure

✒️ New blog: To the Lady Whose Life Has Been Blown Apart Annie Hope writes with raw honesty on injustice, pain & survival. 👉 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/to-the-... 💛 Huge thanks to Annie for all she’s given to NCS.

✒️ New blog: Between the Verdict and the Prison Walls Mark reflects on the heavy silence after conviction but before prison, a space filled with waiting, uncertainty & the weight of justice. 👉 Read here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/between...

🎓 Welcome to our new social work placement students from across the west of Scotland! For the next 3 months they’ll be learning alongside us, bringing fresh ideas while seeing the impact of support, hope & lived experience in action. 💛 #NextChapterScotland

💛 Need someone who gets it? Our Helpline is here for anyone affected by the justice system, whether it’s your conviction, an investigation, or the impact on family. You deserve support. You deserve to be heard. #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

✈️ Thinking about traveling with a conviction? Even if it’s spent, you may still need to disclose it when applying for visas. Some countries can refuse entry based on past convictions. Plan ahead. Don’t get caught out. 👉 More here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/travel

✈️ Thinking about traveling with a conviction? Even if it’s spent, you may still need to disclose it when applying for visas. Some countries can refuse entry based on past convictions. Plan ahead. Don’t get caught out. 👉 More here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/travel

💜 Today is Never Give Up Day. It’s about the strength to keep going, the hope that fuels us, and the courage to never give up on people, dreams, or values that matter most. Keep holding on. Keep showing up. Keep moving forward. ✨ #NeverGiveUpDay

A lifeline for the price of a coffee. ☎️💛 £5.50 = two helpline calls answered. £16.50 = full support for one person with a straightforward query. Your donation today means someone facing stigma, fear, or isolation doesn’t have to face it alone. 🌐 Donate now www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/donate

Have you experienced Scotland’s justice system? 🗣️ We want to hear your voice. 💡 Your insights will help identify where things need to improve. 🤝 You’ll be listened to, not judged To book your place or find out more, get in touch: 📧 [email protected] 📱 WhatsApp: 07591339618

🟡 “Facing a criminal investigation – even when innocent – can feel like a form of mental torture.” Nicola Sturgeon’s words may be personal, but the experience is universal. We stand with people through that weight replacing stigma with support. 🔗 www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

When online “justice” turns to vigilante backlash, whole families can be harmed, not helped. 📘 We’ve created trauma-informed guides & templates to help people respond safely. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/commun... #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

Shame isn’t justice. It isolates people long after a sentence ends but it doesn’t have to. At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe no one should carry that weight alone. 💛 Learn more: 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/shame #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

📝 New Blog: Quiet at Last Mark explores what it means to live after a wrongful conviction and questions the idea of “policing by consent” when your trust in the system is gone. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/quiet-a... #LivedExperience #NextChapterScotland

🛑 No One Should Feel Unsafe for Speaking Out What matters is that people feel safe — full stop. No one should face threats or abuse for sharing their experiences or supporting others. At Next Chapter Scotland, we stand for safety, dignity, and respectful dialogue — for everyone.

🗣️ Got experience of Scotland’s justice system? Your voice matters. Join a workshop (Glasgow, Dundee or online) to share your story & help shape future justice policy. 📩 Info & sign up: [email protected] #LivedExperience #JusticeReform

Looking for someone who really listens? Our Listening Ear service offers weekly chats with trained Psychology & Counselling students. A safe, no-pressure space for anyone affected by the justice system. 💬 Get in touch | places are limited. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk

A conviction for violence can follow you for years, in work, travel, even volunteering. At Next Chapter Scotland, we help people move forward with confidence, not shame. 💛 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/the-im... #SupportNotStigma #JusticeScotland

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 9: Stigma Still Shapes Lives Stigma doesn’t end when a sentence does, it lingers in workplaces, communities, and even families. At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe in support, not shame. 👉 Find help: 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/commun... #SupportNotStigma

📢 Research Opportunity PhD candidate Alex Burgess is exploring prevention of sexual harm. Seeking voices of professionals + those with lived experience. Confidential. Strengths-based. 📩 [email protected] #SupportNotStigma #ResearchMatters

📝 New Blog: A Journey to Self-Employment What happens when jobs won’t give you a chance? You make your own. One of our community shares their honest story of rebuilding after a conviction. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/a-journ... #SupportNotStigma #LivedExperience

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 8 🎓 Some colleges & courses still ask about convictions, even for spent ones. It’s confusing, but your past shouldn’t block your future. We’re here to help you learn with confidence. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/education #SupportNotStigma

Taking the first step is the hardest. But it might just lead to the small, steady kind of change you need. Listening Ear is about real people, real chats, real support. 💛 If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this is your sign.

🏠 Finding housing after a conviction can be tough, rejection, confusion, judgement. We’ve pulled together clear info to help you know your rights and get the support you deserve. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/information/housing #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 7: Volunteering Isn’t Always Straightforward Even unpaid roles can involve disclosure checks and spent convictions might still appear. We’re here to help you understand your rights and options. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/volunt...

📝 New blog now live: Chasing Myself From a departure lounge, Mark reflects on grief, identity + the lasting effects of a wrongful conviction. “I’m chasing someone I’m not sure even exists anymore…” 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/chasing... #LivedExperience #NextChapterScotland

Our Listening Ear service is here for those quiet moments when you just need someone on the other end of the phone. No pressure. No judgment. Just kindness. 📞 One hour a week. One human connection. 👉 Get in touch to find out more.

🆕 New blog from @NextChapterScotland: “Mum, can Dad come?” A powerful look at how ordinary questions carry extraordinary weight for families living under the Sex Offenders Register. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/mum-can... 📚 New school resources now live too — find them on our site.