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For non-judgmental information and support, please contact our helpline on: support@nextchapterscotland.org.uk or call 03303557145
(07591 339 618 for text or WhatsApp)
Given that the criminal justice system has many more men in it than women, you might be surprised to know that our team is made up of more women than men!
We understand the complexities that women can face both when living with a criminal record themselves and when they are the family member of someone with a criminal record.
We are therefore pleased to be able to offer a dedicated service specifically for women. Anna will be managing the women helpline and she will support you to work through whatever challenges you might be facing. You can contact Anna on: women@nextchapterscotland.org.uk.
At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe that rehabilitation and reintegration is the only way to achieve abetter and safer world. We also know that the punishment system, including the police, social work, the courts and the prison estate, can often cause more harm than it claims to prevent.
Since the formation of Police Scotland in 2013, almost all categories of crime have seen their numbers fall. The clear exception is sexual crime. The number of people convicted of asexual offence has more than doubled in just over 10 years. Today, one in four people in the current prison population, are on the sex offender’s register.
People convicted of a sexual offence can be the most stigmatised and yet they are also one of the groups least likely to reoffend.
We’re delighted to now have the resource to be able to offer a dedicated, specialist support for people with a conviction for a sexual offence, as well as their family members and friends, who are struggling with the seemingly endless barriers and hurdles they face, as they try to rebuild their lives.
If you have any questions relating to a sexual offence, contact Joe - sohelpline@nextchapterscotland.org.uk
If you’re feeling desperate and need to speak to someone outside of our opening hours, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 for free. You can also email them at jo@samaritans.org
Our helpline is currently operating part-time. This means we may not be able to answer when you call. Please leave an answer machine message with your contact details and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
We will aim to respond to all queries within 48 hours (Monday - Friday).
Although we will do our best to help you find the correct answer to your query, we do not provide legal advice. If you require an answer that has potential legal implications, you may want to contact a solicitor for legal advice.
Our peer support Facebook group is also available and is the perfect place to ask questions and share experiences.
We welcome into the group:
The group is moderated by trained administrators.
You can request to join the group by clicking on the Facebook logo opposite.
Please email us at: info@nextchapterscotland.org.uk
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