We are inviting people with lived experience of the justice system to take part in small, informal group discussions this August. What you share will help shape the work of the Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission, which is looking at how prison and community sentences are used in Scotland.
We want to hear from you if you have experience of:
Community sentences can include things like unpaid work, regular appointments with a justice worker, wearing an electronic tag, attending programmes, or following other conditions set by the court.
These group discussions will be safe, supportive and led by people who understand how complex these experiences can be. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance, we’re interested in what matters most to you.
In-person sessions will be held in Glasgow and Dundee, as will two online options. All participants will receive a small shopping voucher for taking part.
Glasgow
19 August 2025, 10am until 12pm or 1pm until 3pm
Scottish Recovery Consortium , 2/1, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG
Dundee
21 August 2025, 10am until 12pm or 1pm until 3pm
Boomerang Community Centre, 10 Kemback Street, Dundee DD4 6ET
Online
25 August 2025, 10am until 12pm or 27 August 2025, 6pm until 8pm
For more information or to book your place:
Email info@nextchapterscotland.org.uk or WhatsApp or Text 075 9133 9618
