Care and Respect Service

Sacro’s Care and Respect Service provides a structured programme aimed at the reduction of alcohol-related driving offences.

What does the service offer?

The service offers a proactive educational programme aimed at increasing community safety by reducing levels of alcohol-related driving offences.

By increasing awareness of the consequences of drinking and driving among those convicted of an offence, the service encourages responsible road use and offers the Court a constructive aspect to sentencing.

How does the service work?

The programme is delivered in two sessions lasting approximately eight hours in total. Home tasks are also set between the sessions as part of the programme.

On completion, a written report is provided to the Court, outlining each participant’s performance throughout the programme.

Who is the service aimed at?

The service is provided on a voluntary basis for all those convicted of an alcohol-related driving offence.

How is the service accessed?

Referrals are made via the Sheriff Court. The programme is usually part of a deferred sentence, given in order for the individual to complete the programme while receiving an interim driving ban.