Community Justice Health Needs Assessment

People in contact with any aspect of the justice system are more likely than the general population to have significant health and social care needs and face barriers to accessing services. The Vision for Justice in Scotland recognises “we will experience a reduction in crime and unintentional harm in our communities, improving all of our life chances by tackling societal issues like poverty, including child poverty, mental ill health, addiction and adverse childhood experiences.” Therefore, a fuller understanding...