Funded by Fife Council
Charity No: SCO 08695
Company reg. no.: 279 327
Charity No: SCO 08695
Company reg. no.: 279 327
Justice Support
Are you thinking of reporting your experience of childhood sexual abuse to the police?
Have you already taken this step and need some support?
Are you a parent or carer looking for support for your child, who is going through the Justice System?
Justice Support:
Is available for people who wish to report their childhood sexual abuse to the police. We understand that this can be a very difficult decision to make. We hope that by providing support people will feel encouraged to take that step when they feel ready.
What will happen?
Although investigations will vary depending on individual circumstances, all childhood sexual abuse cases in Fife are dealt with by the Child Protection Unit. The Unit has a dedicated, skilled team of police officers.
To protect client confidentiality Safe Space provides the Child Protection Unit with a list of our approved Justice Support workers.
All Safe Space staff and volunteers have been through an enhanced disclosure check with Disclosure Scotland and attend regular individual and group supervision sessions.
What you can expect:
*General support through the criminal justice process with a Justice Support Volunteer.
*A safe and confidential place to talk.
*Help in understanding the complexities of the Scottish legal system.
*Support and guidance for parents whose children are going through the criminal justice system.
*Only minimal information to be kept about you. Your records will be held securely and you can access any information we hold about you by arrangement.
Are you thinking of reporting your experience of childhood sexual abuse to the police?
Have you already taken this step and need some support?
Are you a parent or carer looking for support for your child, who is going through the Justice System?
Justice Support:
Is available for people who wish to report their childhood sexual abuse to the police. We understand that this can be a very difficult decision to make. We hope that by providing support people will feel encouraged to take that step when they feel ready.
What will happen?
Although investigations will vary depending on individual circumstances, all childhood sexual abuse cases in Fife are dealt with by the Child Protection Unit. The Unit has a dedicated, skilled team of police officers.
To protect client confidentiality Safe Space provides the Child Protection Unit with a list of our approved Justice Support workers.
All Safe Space staff and volunteers have been through an enhanced disclosure check with Disclosure Scotland and attend regular individual and group supervision sessions.
What you can expect:
*General support through the criminal justice process with a Justice Support Volunteer.
*A safe and confidential place to talk.
*Help in understanding the complexities of the Scottish legal system.
*Support and guidance for parents whose children are going through the criminal justice system.
*Only minimal information to be kept about you. Your records will be held securely and you can access any information we hold about you by arrangement.
*Should you decide not to report to the police we will respect that decision. You can re-contact us at any point in the future.
*If you want to discuss anything in confidence about reporting your own abuse to the police you can phone 01383 739084 or e-mail:
justicesupport@safe-space.co.uk
*If you want to discuss anything in confidence about reporting your own abuse to the police you can phone 01383 739084 or e-mail:
justicesupport@safe-space.co.uk
With special thanks to our funders:
Fife Council
Sexual Abuse Development Fund (Scottish Government)
BBC Children in Need
All Round Care/NHS Fife
FEAT
Robertson Trust
Charity No: SCO 08695
Company reg. no. 279 327
Fife Council
Sexual Abuse Development Fund (Scottish Government)
BBC Children in Need
All Round Care/NHS Fife
FEAT
Robertson Trust
Charity No: SCO 08695
Company reg. no. 279 327
Every Monday, a Justice Support Volunteer will be available from 12noon - 2pm.
Contact can be made face-to-face or by telephone.
Follow up appointments will be arranged between the Justice support volunteer and client.
Contact can be made face-to-face or by telephone.
Follow up appointments will be arranged between the Justice support volunteer and client.
