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Eighty individuals in HMP Edinburgh have engaged in a week long programme of classes with US-based charity Prison Education Project. A first for SPS, the alternative classes ran alongside the regular academic timetable provided by Fife College 👇 sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l…

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K aktivitám české kanceláře Rescaled Movement patří zprostředkování zahraničních zkušeností s komunitním vězeňstvím české odborné veřejnosti. Proto jsme uspořádali pracovní cestu do Skotska, na kterou kromě Lenky Ouředníčkové z RUBIKON Centra vyrazili zástupci*kyně

K aktivitám české kanceláře Rescaled Movement patří zprostředkování zahraničních zkušeností s komunitním vězeňstvím české odborné veřejnosti. Proto jsme uspořádali pracovní cestu do Skotska, na kterou kromě Lenky Ouředníčkové z RUBIKON Centra vyrazili zástupci*kyně
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In May, we issued a call for views as part of an independent review into our Talk To Me suicide prevention strategy. The final deadline for submissions has since been extended to 8 July 2025. More: sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l…

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More than 60 individuals in HMP Low Moss have completed an endurance cycling challenge as part of events for Men's Health Week. Read how events like this help support the health and wellbeing of people in custody 👇 glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-…

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🚴‍♂️ Big shoutout to everyone at HMP Low Moss who took on the endurance cycling challenge for #MensHealthWeek! Events like this make a real difference to wellbeing inside—building strength, focus, and community. 💪 📖 Read more via Scottish Prison Service 👇

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We are delighted to share that the pioneering partnership between SPS and Scottish Autism has been recognised at this years SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) Scottish Charity Awards! Read the full story 👇 sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l…

We are delighted to share that the pioneering partnership between SPS and Scottish Autism has been recognised at this years SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations) Scottish Charity Awards!

Read the full story 👇
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Earlier this month we welcomed The Press and Journal to HMP Grampian, to meet with the first all-female cohort of the Greene King Training Academy. Read more: pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

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HMP Edinburgh have welcomed 15 families to enjoy a series of movie nights in the establishment. With popcorn and sweet treats aplenty, the children were able to enjoy quality time with their dads. Thank you to Officers Kerry and Rebecca for a organising!

HMP Edinburgh have welcomed 15 families to enjoy a series of movie nights in the establishment.
With popcorn and sweet treats aplenty, the children were able to enjoy quality time with their dads.
Thank you to Officers Kerry and Rebecca for a organising!
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"When the label of offender is placed upon you, it can create overwhelming feelings of shame, particularly from those who once took pride in wearing a uniform." Find out how monthly meetups in HMP Kilmarnock are providing support to veterans in custody 👇 tinyurl.com/42bd5bkk

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Thanks to Scottish Prison Service staff at HMP Kilmarnock for having us along to one of their Veterans’ Breakfasts. A great initiative to help armed forces veterans get together in a safe space and develop a peer support network. buff.ly/oz5i3nE

Thanks to <a href="/scottishprisons/">Scottish Prison Service</a> staff at HMP Kilmarnock for having us along to one of their Veterans’ Breakfasts. A great initiative to help armed forces veterans get together in a safe space and develop a peer support network. buff.ly/oz5i3nE
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In North Lanarkshire: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐚 & 𝐙𝐚𝐜 were waiting patiently to begin their visit to 𝐇𝐌 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐬.... They share this visit with 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭®𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 on alternate weeks.... 🐾🐾 Scottish Prison Service @Therapet-CCST CanineConcernTrust

In North Lanarkshire: 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐚 &amp; 𝐙𝐚𝐜 were waiting patiently to begin their visit to 𝐇𝐌 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐬.... They share this visit with 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭®𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 on alternate weeks.... 🐾🐾
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An exciting opportunity to be involved in making visits to loved ones in prison more positive! 17.5 hr post at HMP Dumfries Visitors' Service. Full post details and application form are available at - earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/ Scottish Prison Service Families Outside

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Five prisoners who work in the barbers within HMP Perth have completed Scottish Mental Health First Aid training as a way of supporting their peers. Read the full story 👇 sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l…

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.STV News recently visited HMP Glenochil to speak with Prison Officers about their experiences working with an ageing prison population. The cost of prison social care has risen significantly, from £636,000 in 2018, to almost £2.9 million last year. sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l…

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We’re recruiting for two Senior Data Analysts to join our team at SPS Headquarters. 🕐 Full Time (35 hours) 💷 Salary £52,356 - £55,886 p/a 📆 Closing date 16 July 2025 For more information or to apply visit: sps.gov.uk/careers

We’re recruiting for two Senior Data Analysts to join our team at SPS Headquarters.

🕐 Full Time (35 hours)
💷 Salary £52,356 - £55,886 p/a
📆 Closing date 16 July 2025

For more information or to apply visit: sps.gov.uk/careers
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Knowing that children with a parent in prison would miss out on having them at their school sports day, the Family Contact Team within HMP Edinburgh decided to organise their own! 73 children enjoyed a range of games, creating some truly memorable moments with their dads.

Knowing that children with a parent in prison would miss out on having them at their school sports day, the Family Contact Team within HMP Edinburgh decided to organise their own!
73 children enjoyed a range of games, creating some truly memorable moments with their dads.
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Young men in our care at HMP & YOI Polmont have donated £40,000 to four Scottish charities, in an innovative 'Dragon's Den'-style funding giveaway. Read more: sps.gov.uk/about-us/our-l… LBC News Alan Zycinski CYCJ Scotland SISCO Seamab The Anchor

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The 8 young men who completed their Activate community learning and development course in HMP&YOI Polmont asked what’s next, now that they had received their certificates and completed their learning. They wanted to do something positive - and so created the Future Change social

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Absolute pleasure working with these young men, and the project I’m most proud of to date!! Have a listen and hear what we’ve been up to 👌🏼♥️

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Eleven individuals in our care in HMP Dumfries have completed a half marathon within the prison grounds. Following the huge success of their weekly parkrun, the group wanted to push this even further and trained over several months with support from the PE dept! Well done to all!

Eleven individuals in our care in HMP Dumfries have completed a half marathon within the prison grounds.
Following the huge success of their weekly parkrun, the group wanted to push this even further and trained over several months with support from the PE dept!
Well done to all!