Community Planning in Ayrshire 2022-2030

A system focused on supporting individuals within the justice system to reduce reoffending, promote positive community engagement, and ensure public safety.

The aim is to reduce the likelihood of future offending and to make individuals productive members of society.

Primary prevention focuses on preventing crime before it happens, while tertiary prevention supports individuals who have already been through the justice system.

The approach emphasizes protecting the public while also managing the risks posed by individuals who have committed offenses.

A key aspect of community justice is supporting individuals to address their complex needs, such as mental health issues or substance abuse.

Individuals involved in the justice system face a higher risk of experiencing further marginalization and becoming victims of crime.

A strong partnership between various stakeholders is essential to build an effective system.

The aim is to use prison only when it is essential to protect the public from serious harm.

A document that outlines the overall strategy for community planning in North Ayrshire, focusing on reducing inequalities and achieving a "Fair for All" vision.

A comprehensive document that guides local planning for the South Ayrshire region, prioritizing community needs and aiming to improve outcomes.

The process of different organizations and groups working together to address shared challenges and improve outcomes for the community.

A state where everyone has equal opportunities and access to resources, regardless of background or circumstances.

A document that describes the goals and objectives of a specific local area or region, outlining the roadmap for achieving those outcomes.

A measure of hardship experienced in an area based on income, employment, education, health, crime, access and housing.

The top 20% of areas in the UK experiencing the highest levels of deprivation.

The proportion of residents in a specific area who reside within the top 20% most deprived areas in the UK.

The geographical areas used to measure deprivation, encompassing around 1,000 people.

This refers to the specific deprivation rate, indicating how many of East Ayrshire's residents live in the most deprived areas of the UK.

The percentage of residents within East Ayrshire who live in areas classified as most deprived based on specific indicators like employment, education, and health.

East Ayrshire is the 14th largest local authority area in Scotland, with a population of roughly 122,000 people.

The number of people residing in East Ayrshire who experience the most deprived conditions in the UK.

The Community Justice Performance Framework (CJPF) outlines 9 nationally determined outcomes that local authorities aim to achieve, and 10 national indicators to measure progress.

The CJPF translates the goals of the National Strategy into specific, measurable outcomes, ensuring all partners are clear on their objectives.

The national indicators assess performance across various community justice areas, while local evidence provides context to the national data, driving local improvements.

The CJPF uses a combination of national indicators, which measure overall performance, and local evidence, which provides context and informs local improvements, to ensure a comprehensive picture of community justice effectiveness.

The CJPF aims to increase the number of people successfully completing diversion programs, thereby avoiding prosecution and supporting rehabilitation.

The CJPF aims to ensure more people in police custody receive support to address their needs, fostering a more proactive and preventative approach to justice.

The CJPF seeks to increase the number of people successfully completing bail supervision programs, reducing the risk of reoffending and ensuring community safety.

The CJPF promotes access to health and social care services for individuals completing community sentences, supporting their successful reintegration into society.

A plan to enhance access to health and social care for individuals leaving prison by promoting effective information sharing and collaboration between relevant partners.

A structured approach to improving housing support for individuals within the prison system, aiming to promote sustainable housing solutions upon release.

The use of justice-related peer support to provide guidance and assistance to those seeking housing services.

A process of assessing the housing support needs of individuals on remand, aiming to plan for their housing requirements upon release.

A set of standards designed to promote sustainable housing solutions for individuals leaving prison.

A process of working with local authorities to integrate the SHORE standards into their housing services.

A review of the Community Reintegration model, employing the GIRFE model design tools to assess its effectiveness and plan improvements.

A targeted resource designed to address issues related to health and social care following release from prison.

A targeted resource focused on addressing housing needs of individuals within the justice system.

The overall objective of the plan is to ensure that services are readily available to address the needs of individuals involved in the justice system, regardless of their stage in the process.

Improving individuals' skills to help them find jobs after prison, by providing education, training, and career advice.

Encouraging partnerships between different organizations to help those in the justice system find work.

The 'Recruit with Conviction' program teaches businesses how to hire people with criminal records, helping them find jobs.

Activities or projects in jail to help those imprisoned learn useful skills for employment.

Support services for individuals released from prison to help them adjust back into the community.

Helping individuals connect with local community programs and services after their release.

A plan for how individuals will be supported and monitored after they leave prison.

Collecting data on how individuals are doing after release to improve programs and services.

Raising awareness of the benefits of throughcare services and encouraging more people to use them.

Working together to address the needs of the community and improve outcomes for everyone.