Diverting young people from prosecution: toolkit

Guidance for service providers on providing effective, tailored and appropriate interventions for young people who offend.


Acknowledgement

This Diversion Toolkit has been created by:
Sue Moody, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Donna Inglis, Dumfries and Galloway Police
Georgie Thomas, Scottish Children's Reporter Administration
Nicola Dodds, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Nancy McNeil, South-Ayrshire Council
Brian McClafferty, Dumfries and Galloway Council
William Nicol, sacro
Paul Carberry, Action for Children
Claire McDermott, Scottish Government
Aileen Blower, Forensic CAHMS

If you have any questions about setting up diversion from prosecution for 16 and 17 year olds or for further information, please contact Claire McDermott, Scottish Government by telephone on 0131 244 7679 or alternatively by email: Claire.McDermott@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.

Contact

Email: youth.justice@gov.scot

Telephone: 0131 244 5443

Post:
Care and Justice Division
Scottish Government
Area 2-B North
Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ

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