Commission on Women Offenders

Kevin FultonRehabilitation and Reintegration Unit,

Community Justice Division

• Why Commission was established

• Commission’s remit and approach

• Key Recommendations

• Scottish Government response

Why focus on women offenders?

Commission on Women Offenders

• Established in June 2011

• 3 Members :Dame Elish Angiolini Sheriff Danny ScullionDr Linda De Caestecker

• Focused remit to come up with practical recommendations

Recommendations

Covered 7 broad themes: •Reshape the delivery of community justice services; •Renewal of prison estate for women;•Improving mental health provision for women offenders•Alternatives to prosecution; •Alternatives to remand; •Sentencing options; •Community reintegration; •Leadership and strategic oversight.

Responses to the Commission

• SPS plans for women prisoner estate;• Scottish Government Mental Health Strategy; • Mentoring services;• Community Justice service delivery;• Review of Community Justice Structures;• Reducing Reoffending Programme

Commission on Women Offenders

Kevin FultonRehabilitation and Reintegration Unit,

Community Justice Division