Partners
An alphabetical listing of SCRA’s partners can be viewed by clicking on the links below:
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Aberdeen City Council
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
01224 552000
Aberdeenshire Council
www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
08456 081207
Aberlour Child Care Trust
Aberlour works in Scotland with and for children, young people and families who need additional support, to promote their development and well being.
www.aberlour.org.uk
01786 450335
Angus Council
www.angus.gov.uk
08452 777778
Apex Scotland
Apex Scotland delivers employability services to offenders and young people at risk.
www.apexscotland.org.uk
0131 220 0130
Argyll and Bute Council
www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
01546 602127
Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland
ACPOS is the professional voice of the Scottish Police Service. It works in partnership with central and local government to set strategic objectives for policing in Scotland.
www.acpos.police.uk
0141 435 1230
Association of Directors of Education in Scotland
ADES exists to promote public awareness of, and make national representation on, issues affecting the education service.
www.adescotland.org.uk
01224 665420
Association of Directors of Social Work
ADSW is a constituted group of senior social workers who work in Scottish local government. They have come together to promote social welfare and social inclusion and the interests of those who use its services.
www.adsw.org.uk
0131 474 9220
Barnardos Scotland
In Scotland, Barnardo’s supports 13,000 children and young people in their own communities through more than 60 community-based services.
www.barnardos.org.uk/scotland
0131 334 9893
Bridges Project
Bridges Project is an independent charitable company, which works with disadvantaged and 'at risk' young people aged 15 to 21 years. Some of their services are available for young people from the age of 14.
www.bridgesproject.org.uk
0131 665 1621
Capability Scotland
Capability Scotland is one of the leading Scottish disability organisations and has nearly 60 years experience of providing services to disabled people of all ages in Scotland.
www.capability-scotland.org.uk
0131 313 5510
Carolina House Trust
Carolina House Trust provides social care services to young people in Scotland. They have developed a range of services including care rescue, tenancy support, moving on, fostering and furniture project.
www.carolinahousetrust.org.uk
01382 202029
Central Scotland Police
www.centralscotland.police.uk/home/index.php
01786 456000
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
www.thinkuknow.co.uk/hectorsworld
CPC Kids
For information on current developments in North Ayrshire in relation to Child Protection.
www.cpckids.co.uk
01294 468 213
ChildLine
Freephone helpline for children and young people in the UK 0800 1111. ChildLine is the UK's free, 24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger. Trained volunteer counsellors comfort, advise and protect children and young people who may feel they have nowhere else to turn.
www.childline.org.uk
020 7650 3200
Children 1st
Children 1st is one of Scotland's leading childcare charities. Its mission is to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.
www.children1st.org.uk
0131 446 2300
Children in Scotland
Children in Scotland is the national agency for voluntary, statutory and professional organisations and individuals working with children and their families in Scotland.
www.childreninscotland.org.uk
0131 228 8484
Children’s Hearings
Provides information on the unique system of care and justice for Scotland’s children and young people. The website contains background information on Children's Panels and you will learn what actually happens at a Hearing.
www.childrens-hearings.co.uk
0131 244 5483
Children’s Hearings Training Organisers
The Children's Hearings Training Organisers are responsible for training Panel Members, Children’s Panel Advisory Committee Members and Safeguarders.
www.chscotland.gov.uk/training.asp
Inverness 01463 718718
St. Andrews 01334 462204
Glasgow 0141 330 6107
Edinburgh 0131 317 3413
Children’s Panel Advisory Committee
Each local authority (or group of local authorities) has a committee of members, the majority appointed by the Scottish Ministers, minority by the local authority, to advise Ministers on the appointment and re-appointment of Children's Panel members.
Children’s Panel Advisory Group
Chairmen and Clerks of Children’s Panel Advisory Committees meet on a regular basis to consider national issues with regard to their role in the Children’s Hearings System.
Children’s Panel Chairman’s Group
Authority Chairmen meet on a regular basis to consider issues on a national basis with regard to Panel Members and their role in the Children’s Hearings System.
Clackmannanshire Council
www.clacksweb.org.uk
01259 450000
Comhairle na Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council)
www.w-isles.gov.uk
01851 703773
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities
COSLA is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers’ association on behalf of all Scottish councils.
www.cosla.gov.uk
0131 474 9200
0141 548 7556
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
COPFS is responsible for the prosecution of crime in Scotland, the investigation of sudden or suspicious deaths, and the investigation of complaints against the police. COPFS works closely with its partners in the criminal justice system to help make Scotland a safer place.
www.copfs.gov.uk
0131 226 2626
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Dialogue Youth
Dialogue Youth aims to ensure that young people have a real and effective say in all the services that affect them, and how they are designed and delivered, as well as what's still needed in their communities.
www.dialogueyouth.org
0131 313 6805
Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary
www.dumfriesandgalloway.police.uk
0845 600 5701
Dumfries and Galloway Council
www.dumgal.gov.uk
01387 260000
Dundee Council
www.dundeecity.gov.uk
01382 434000
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East Ayrshire Council
www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
08457 240000
East Dunbartonshire Council
www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
08450 454510
East Lothian Council
www.eastlothian.gov.uk
01620 827827
East Renfrewshire Council
www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
0141 557 3001
Edinburgh City Council
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
0131 200 2323
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Falkirk Council
www.falkirk.gov.uk
01324 506070
Fife Constabulary
www.fife.police.uk
0800 600 5702
Fife Council
www.fife.gov.uk
08451 550000
The Fostering Network
The Fostering Network Scotland runs a range of projects to improve the lives of fostered children and young people across the nation, including its advice, information and mediation project, young people's project and fostering links project.
www.fostering.net/scotland/
0141 204 1400
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Glasgow Child Protection Committee
This website is for anyone worried that a child in Glasgow may be at risk of abuse or neglect and has been developed by Glasgow Child Protection Committee.
www.glasgowchildprotection.org.uk
Glasgow City Council
www.glasgow.gov.uk
0141 287 2000
Grampian Police
www.grampian.police.uk
0800 600 5700
Includem
The young people with whom INCLUDEM works tend to be 15,16, or 17 years old, although it works with some offenders as young as 11. Almost all the young people referred to INCLUDEM come from seriously disadvantaged backgrounds, with long-standing family problems, and a history of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
www.includem.org
0141 429 3492
Inverclyde Council
www.inverclyde.gov.uk
01475 717171
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Kibble Education and Care Centre
Kibble is one of Scotland’s largest social enterprises, working with young people who have a complex mix of social, emotional, educational and behavioural problems.
www.kibble.org
0141 889 0044
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Leaving Home
The Scottish Council for Single Homeless (SCSH) is a national membership organisation for organisations and individuals tackling homelessness.
www.leavinghome.info
0131 226 4382
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland is a national youth organisation working towards the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in the life of Scotland.
www.lgbtyouth.org.uk
Looked After Children and Young People
Supporting improved outcomes for all looked after children, young people and care leavers through the provision of information, useful resources and networking opportunities for those who support them and others who have an interest in this area.
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/lookedafterchildren/
Lothian and Borders Police
www.lbp.police.uk
0131 311 3131
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Midlothian Council
www.midlothian.gov.uk
0131 270 7500
Midlothian Child Protection Services
This website gives advice on what to do if you have concerns about a child and gives useful contact details.
www.midlothian.gov.uk/childprotection
Moray Council
www.moray.gov.uk
01343 543451
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NCH Scotland
NCH Scotland is one of the leading children's charities in Scotland. It supports over 6475 of the most vulnerable children, young people and their families at 64 projects across Scotland so that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
www.nch.org.uk/scotland
0141 550 9010
North Ayrshire Council
www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
0845 603 0590
Northern Constabulary
www.northern.police.uk
08456 033388
North Lanarkshire Council
www.northlan.gov.uk
01698 403200
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NSPCC Child Protection helpline 0808 800 5000, helpline@nspcc.org.uk
The NSPCC’s purpose is to end cruelty to children. Their vision is of a society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential.
www.nspcc.org.uk
0207 8252 500
NSPCC Asian Helpline
0800 096 7714
0800 096 7715
0800 096 7716
0800 096 7717
0800 096 7718
Asian/English 0800 096 7719
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Perth and Kinross Council
www.pkc.gov.uk
01738 475000
Penumbra
Penumbra is a leading Scottish voluntary organisation working in the field of mental health. It provides an extensive range of person-centred support services for adults and young people.
www.penumbra.org.uk
0131 475 2380
Princes Trust Scotland
Is a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, they help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.
www.princes-trust.org.uk
0207 5431 234
Quarriers
Quarriers have the expertise and experience to support and care for Adults and children with a disability, children and families, young people, young people with housing support needs, people with epilepsy and carers.
www.quarriers.org.uk
01506 612224/616000
Renfrewshire Council
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
0141 842 5000
Right Track Ltd
Right Track is a registered charity offering education, training and employment opportunities to young people and unemployed adults requiring additional support to enter the labour market.
www.right-track-scotland.co.uk
0141 556 1991
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Safeguarding Communities – Reducing Offending
Sacro aims to promote community safety across Scotland through providing high quality services to reduce conflict and offending.
www.sacro.org.uk
0131 624 7270
Save the Children
Save the Children fights for children in the UK and around the world who suffer from poverty, disease, injustice and violence.
www.savethechildren.org.uk
0207 0126 400
Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People
SCCYP promotes and safeguards the rights of children and young people living in Scotland. Kathleen Marshall, Scotland’s first commissioner is here to make sure all children have their rights respected.
www.sccyp.org.uk
0131 558 3733
Scottish Association of Children’s Panels
The SACP was formed to allow Panel Members throughout Scotland to share information and good practice in the development of the Hearings System and to be able to communicate with one another through a recognised national body.
www.chscotland.gov.uk/partners.asp?ID=4
Scottish Borders Council
www.scotborders.gov.uk
01835 824000
Scottish Child Law Centre
Freephone number for under 18’s 0800 328 8970
The Scottish Child Law Centre is an independent charitable organisation, based in Edinburgh, which provides services to the whole of Scotland. The aim of the Centre is to promote knowledge and use of Scots law and children’s rights for the benefit of children and young people in Scotland.
www.sclc.org.uk
0131 667 6333
Scottish Council for Single Homelessness
SCSH's purpose is to promote the best opportunities for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in Scotland.
www.scsh.co.uk
0131 226 4382
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the national body representing the voluntary sector.
www.scvo.org.uk
0800 169 0022
Scottish Courts Service
SCS is a Government agency which is responsible for the administration of the Supreme and Sheriff Courts. SCS is responsible for the administrative staff who deal with the day to day work of the courts and associated offices.
www.scotcourts.gov.uk
0131 229 9200
Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency
The SCDEA exists to prevent and detect serious and organised crime as it affects Scotland at a national and international level.
www.sdea.police.uk
0141 302 1000
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including education, justice, and the Children’s Hearings System.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
08457 741 741
0131 556 8400
Scottish Healthy Care Network
SHCN will build upon and contribute to ongoing improvements in health standards and services for children and young people in and leaving care in Scotland and the UK.
www.shcn.org.uk
0141-950 3683
Scottish Parliament
www.scottish.parliament.uk
08452 781 999
0131 348 5000
Scottish Police College
The Scottish Police College is the central police training establishment serving all eight police forces in Scotland. The college provides comprehensive training from recruits to command level, including specialist training for detective and traffic officers.
www.tulliallan.police.uk
01259 732000
Scottish Safeguarders Association
The Association was set up for the purpose of providing a forum for mutual support, informing and discussing developments in child care issues, providing a representative focus for agencies working within the Children’s Hearings system and promoting a uniform standard of service throughout Scotland to children within the hearings and court systems.
www.chscotland.gov.uk/partners.asp?ID=5
Scottish Youth Parliament
The Scottish Youth Parliament believes that young people in Scotland have the right to have their views listened to and acted upon.
www.scottishyouthparliament.org.uk
0131 313 2488
See Me Scotland
The 'See Me' campaign was launched in October 2002 to challenge stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health in Scotland.
www.seemescotland.org
0131 624 8945
Shetland Council
www.shetland.gov.uk
01595 693535
South Ayrshire Council
www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk
01292 612000
South Lanarkshire Council
www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
01698 454444
Stirling Council
www.stirling.gov.uk
0845 277 7000
Strathclyde Police
www.strathclyde.police.uk
0141 532 2000
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Victim Support Scotland
Victim Support Scotland is the lead voluntary organisation in Scotland helping people affected by crime. It provides emotional support, practical help and essential information to victims, witnesses and others affected by crime.
www.victimsupportsco.demon.co.uk
0131 668 4486
Volunteer Development Scotland
Scotland’s Centre for Excellence in Volunteer Development
www.vds.org.uk
01786 479593
West Dunbartonshire Council
www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk
01389 737000
Western Isles Local Authority (Comhairle na Eilean Siar)
www.w-isles.gov.uk
01851 703773
West Lothian Council
www.westlothian.gov.uk
01506 775000
Who Cares? Scotland
Who Cares? Scotland is a voluntary organisation working with and for children and young people in care. It provides a range of services to children and young people with experience of being looked after in Scotland including: Advocacy, Advice, Information and Support.
www.whocaresscotland.org
0141 226 4441
The Who Cares? Trust
Is a national charity working to improve public care for around 60,000 children and young people who are separated from their families and living in residential or foster care.
www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk
0207 251 3117
Wired
Wired was developed as a way of empowering people to tackle problems caused by substance misuse.
www.wiredinitiative.com
enquiries@wiredinitiative.com
Witnesses in Scotland
If you have been asked to be a witness in court, this website will help you. The website tells you about going to court and being a witness.
www.witnessesinscotland.com
0131 244 3314
YMCA Scotland
YMCA Scotland is the headquarters organisation for all the YMCAs across Scotland.
www.ymcascotland.org
0131 228 1464
Young Minds
Young Minds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.
www.youngminds.org.uk
0207 336 8445
Young Scot
Young Scot gives young people loads of information to help them with important decisions and to make sure they are aware of all the great things available to young people locally, nationally and internationally.
www.youngscot.org
info@youngscot.org
Youthlink Scotland
Youthlink Scotland aims to champion the role and value of the youth work sector and challenge government to invest in the development of dynamic and accessible youth work opportunities.
www.youthlink.co.uk
0131 313 2488
Youth Justice Scotland
Youth Justice Scotland aims to help realise the Scottish Ministers vision that all our children and young people are successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens.
www.youthjusticescotland.gov.uk
