Community Justice Scotland

Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR)
2020-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue, 16 St Mary's St, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU, United Kingdom
Course overview: This one day course will allow delegates to identify and implement CJSWR guidance in line with the Level of Service Case Management (LS-CMI) risk assessment tool. Delegates will access research relating to quality of CJSWR and the possible impact on court outcomes. Activities will focus on accurate targeting of disposals in CJSWR and the benefits of a consistent approach to report writing.

Joining criteria: This course is only open to social work practitioners carrying out assessments for court reports in the administration. Application by nomination from your line manager here.
Nomination form.

Risk Matrix 2000 & Stable and Acute 2007
2020-01-20 08:00 - 2020-01-22 17:00 | Glasgow Training Rooms, Pentagon centre, 36 Washington Street, GLasgow, G3 8AZ
Course overview: This three day course provides accredited user status for the Risk Matrix 2000 risk classification tool and the Stable and Acute 2007 tools intended for males aged at least eighteen who have been convicted of a sexual offence.
This training provides the delegate with the skills to assess males who have committed sexual offences to determine general risk of recidivism, key risk areas to target for intervention work and risk factors that would indicate an increase in the likelihood of a further offences occurring.
Joining Criteria: This course is only open to professionals who have prior knowledge of working with males who have committed a sexual offence and are confident in their ability to use risk assessment tools. There is an expectation that those successful delegates will use the assessment tools in practice on return to their places of work. Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR)
2019-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 | South Lanarkshire, Almada St,, Council Offices,, Hamilton, ML3 0HQ
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED

Course overview: This one day course will allow delegates to identify and implement CJSWR guidance in line with the Level of Service Case Management (LS-CMI) risk assessment tool. Delegates will access research relating to quality of CJSWR and the possible impact on court outcomes. Activities will focus on accurate targeting of disposals in CJSWR and the benefits of a consistent approach to report writing.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social work practitioners carrying out assessments for court reports in the administration. Application by nomination from your line manager here.
Nomination form.

Stable & Acute 2007 Refresher
2019-12-09 08:00 - 17:00
Course overview: This one day course provides re-accreditation Stable and Acute 2007 tool. This is required

Joining Criteria: REFRESHER: This course is only available to candidates who have completed the full RM2K/SA07 3 day full course.

Nomination form.

Risk Matrix 2000 & Stable and Acute 2007
2019-12-03 08:00 - 2019-12-05 17:00 | Perth Leisure Centre
Course overview: This three day course provides accredited user status for the Risk Matrix 2000 risk classification tool and the Stable and Acute 2007 tools intended for males aged at least eighteen who have been convicted of a sexual offence.
This training provides the delegate with the skills to assess males who have committed sexual offences to determine general risk of recidivism, key risk areas to target for intervention work and risk factors that would indicate an increase in the likelihood of a further offences occurring.
Joining Criteria: This course is only open to professionals who have prior knowledge of working with males who have committed a sexual offence and are confident in their ability to use risk assessment tools. There is an expectation that those successful delegates will use the assessment tools in practice on return to their places of work. Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Nomination form

Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA)
2019-12-02 08:00 - 2019-12-03 17:00 | WG13, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
Course overview: This two day course provides an overview of the use of the SARA tool to assess the risk of violence in the context of domestic abuse. Delegates begin by exploring the development of the SARA tool and the structured professional judgement approach which underpins the risk assessment. The course provides guidance in the application of the tool including risk factors, formulation, scenario planning, risk management planning and summary judgements.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social workers involved in the assessment and intervention of domestic abuse.

Nomination form

Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA)
2019-11-26 08:00 - 2019-11-27 17:00 | Perth Leisure Centre
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Course overview: This two day course provides an overview of the use of the SARA tool to assess the risk of violence in the context of domestic abuse. Delegates begin by exploring the development of the SARA tool and the structured professional judgement approach which underpins the risk assessment. The course provides guidance in the application of the tool including risk factors, formulation, scenario planning, risk management planning and summary judgements.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social workers involved in the assessment and intervention of domestic abuse.
Nomination form

An Introduction to Sexually Harmful Behaviour
2019-11-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Town House, Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1FY
Course Overview: An Introduction to Sexually Harmful Behaviour has been designed as a one day training event that is suitable for a multi-agency audience. It was developed by Community Justice Scotland, in collaboration with CISSO and the Tay project.

In relation to Criminal Justice Social Work it is recommended that Practitioners attend this training before attending the RM2000 / Stable and Acute 2007 training. This will enable a broader knowledge and understanding of the subject before going on to consider risk

Joining Criteria: *PLEASE NOTE: This course is based on partnership courses in the host area/areas.
This is a multi-agency course suitable for people who will work directly or indirectly with adults who have sexually offended of victims. The course is open to CJSW, Children & Families SW, NHS Partnership staff and Police
Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Foundation Groupwork Skills
2019-11-20 08:00 - 2019-11-22 17:00 | Unison Paisley, Units 44/45 Sir James Clark Building, Abbeymill Business Centre, Paisley, PA1 1TJ
Course overview: This three day course introduces delegates to a broad range of skills that are essential for effective group work. Delegates begin by exploring theories around group formation and social learning. Days two and three provide delegates with opportunities to plan, deliver and review group sessions. Successful completion of the Foundation Group Work Skills programme is a prerequisite for the Moving Forward: making Changes (MF:MC) group work and is strongly recommended for group workers in the Caledonian programme.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to workers involved in the delivery of community justice.
Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Nomination form

Level Of Service Case Management Inventory (LS-CMI) Accredited User
2019-11-18 08:00 - 2019-11-22 17:00 | Polmont SPS College, Newlands Road, Falkirk, FK2 0DE
Course overview: This five day course provides successful delegates with accredited user status for the LS-CMI risk assessment and case management tool. Delegates begin by discovering the international research underpinning the use of LS-CMI in Scotland and practise the tool with a range of case studies. User status is conferred after successful completion of two written assessments and attendance at 0.5 day IT training (scheduled separately with delegates).
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social workers involved in the delivery of community justice.
Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Nomination form

An Introduction to Sexually Harmful Behaviour
2019-11-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Eastgate, Glasgow, Glasgow
Course Overview: An Introduction to Sexually Harmful Behaviour has been designed as a one day training event that is suitable for a multi-agency audience. It was developed by Community Justice Scotland, in collaboration with CISSO and the Tay project.

In relation to Criminal Justice Social Work it is recommended that Practitioners attend this training before attending the RM2000 / Stable and Acute 2007 training. This will enable a broader knowledge and understanding of the subject before going on to consider risk

Joining Criteria: * PLEASE NOTE*: This course is based on partnership courses in the host area/areas.
This is a multi-agency course suitable for people who will work directly or indirectly with adults who have sexually offended of victims. The course is open to CJSW, Children & Families SW, NHS Partnership staff and Police
Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Stable & Acute 2007 Refresher
2019-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Glasgow Training Rooms, The Pentagon Centre 36 Washington Street,, Glasgow, G3 8AZ
Course overview: This one day course provides re-accreditation Stable and Acute 2007 tool. This is required.

Joining Criteria: REFRESHER: This course is only available to candidates who have completed the full RM2K/SA07 3 day full course.

Making The Change
2019-11-07 08:00 - 17:00
THIS PROGRAMME IS NOW FULL
Course overview: Making The Change is a programme for cross-sector leadership in community Justice. MTC is delivered in collaboration with the Criminal Justice Voulantary Sector Forum (CJVSF). It is a self-directed learning programme which aims to build capacity for collaborative leadership throughout community justice.
Joining criteria: There is an application process for this course, for further information please contact LDIcjs2.uniondigital.uk

Risk Matrix 2000 & Stable and Acute 2007
2019-10-22 08:00 - 2019-10-24 17:00

Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA)
2019-10-08 08:00 - 2019-10-09 17:00

Stable & Acute 2007 Refresher
2019-09-30 08:00 - 17:00
Course overview: This one day course provides re-accreditation Stable and Acute 2007 tool. This is required

Joining Criteria: REFRESHER: This course is only available to candidates who have completed the full RM2K/SA07 3 day full course.

Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR)
2019-09-26
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Course overview: This one day course will allow delegates to identify and implement CJSWR guidance in line with the Level of Service Case Management (LS-CMI) risk assessment tool. Delegates will access research relating to quality of CJSWR and the possible impact on court outcomes. Activities will focus on accurate targeting of disposals in CJSWR and the benefits of a consistent approach to report writing.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social work practitioners carrying out assessments for court reports in the administration. Application by nomination from your line manager here.
Nomination form.

Enhancing Your Training Practice
2019-09-24 08:00 - 2019-09-26 17:00 | Glasgow Training Rooms, The Pentagon Centre 36 Washington Street,, Glasgow, G3 8AZ
Course overview: This three day course enables you to experiment with and develop the latest approaches to training. Delegates will explore approaches to adult learning, assessment methods and other key issues in training and learning. Delegates will leave with enhanced practical skills for designing and delivering participant centred training.
Joining criteria: This course is open to workers who are responsible for the training and development of other professionals, as well as those wishing to develop this aspect of their practice.
Application by nomination from your line manager here

Nomination Form

Spousal Assault Risk Assessment (SARA)
2019-09-24 08:00 - 2019-09-25 17:00 | DUNDEE, City Chambers, 21 City Square, Dundee, DD1 3BS, United Kingdom

National Outcomes and Standards (NOS) incorporating Community Payback Orders (CPO)
2019-09-18 - 2019-09-19 | The Royal George, Tay St, Perth, PH1 5LD, United Kingdom
Course overview: This two day course explores the NOS guidance for Criminal Justice Social Work.
Delegates will enhance their understanding of the benefits of CPOs and the 9 requirements that form a CPO. Delegates will consider the practice implications of the standards in particular relation to case management.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social work practitioners involved in the delivery of community justice. Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Foundation Groupwork Skills
2019-09-10 08:00 - 2019-09-12 17:00
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED

Course overview: This three day course introduces delegates to a broad range of skills that are essential for effective group work. Delegates begin by exploring theories around group formation and social learning. Days two and three provide delegates with opportunities to plan, deliver and review group sessions. Successful completion of the Foundation Group Work Skills programme is a prerequisite for the Moving Forward: making Changes (MF:MC) group work and is strongly recommended for group workers in the Caledonian programme.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to workers involved in the delivery of community justice.
Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Nomination form

Risk Matrix 2000 & Stable and Acute 2007
2019-09-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-06-11 - 2019-06-13 | Aberdeen

Making The Change
2019-09-02 08:00 - 17:00
THIS PROGRAMME IS CURRENTLY FULL

Course overview: Making The Change is a programme for cross-sector leadership in Community Justice Scotlan. MTC is delivered in collaboration with the Criminal Justice Voulantary Sector Forum (CJVSF). It is a self-directed learning programme which aims to build capacity for collaborative leadership throughout community justice.

Joining criteria: There is an application process for this course, for further information please contact LDIcjs2.uniondigital.uk

Level of Service Case Management Inventory (LS-CMI) IT Training Accredited User
2019-08-30 | Polmont, Scottish Prison Service College, Brightons, Falkirk, FK2 0AD, United Kingdom
Course overview: This half day course provides accredited users of the LS-CMI with the necessary skills to complete LS-CMI assessments and case management plans using the intranet based electronic tool. This training completes the LS-CMI Accredited user training.
Joining criteria: This course is for people that have completed the five day LS-CMI Accredited User training. Confirmation of attendance via email with your LS-CMI trainer.

Risk Matrix 2000 & Stable and Acute 2007
2019-08-27 - 2019-08-29

Level Of Service Case Management Inventory (LS-CMI) Accredited User
2019-08-19 - 2019-08-23
Course overview: This five day course provides successful delegates with accredited user status for the LS-CMI risk assessment and case management tool. Delegates begin by discovering the international research underpinning the use of LS-CMI in Scotland and practise the tool with a range of case studies. User status is conferred after successful completion of two written assessments and attendance at 0.5 day IT training (scheduled separately with delegates).
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social workers involved in the delivery of community justice.
Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Criminal Justice Social Work Reports (CJSWR)
2019-08-01 | Perth Leisure Centre
Course overview: This one day course will allow delegates to identify and implement CJSWR guidance in line with the Level of Service Case Management (LS-CMI) risk assessment tool. Delegates will access research relating to quality of CJSWR and the possible impact on court outcomes. Activities will focus on accurate targeting of disposals in CJSWR and the benefits of a consistent approach to report writing.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to social work practitioners carrying out assessments for court reports in the administration. Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Foundation Groupwork Skills
2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21
Course overview: This three day course introduces delegates to a broad range of skills that are essential for effective group work. Delegates begin by exploring theories around group formation and social learning. Days two and three provide delegates with opportunities to plan, deliver and review group sessions. Successful completion of the Foundation Group Work Skills programme is a prerequisite for the Moving Forward: making Changes (MF:MC) group work and is strongly recommended for group workers in the Caledonian programme.
Joining criteria: This course is only open to workers involved in the delivery of community justice.
Application by nomination from your line manager here.

Stable and Acute 2007 Refresher
2019-06-14 | Polmont, Scottish Prison Service College, Brightons, Falkirk, FK2 0AD, United Kingdom
