Run by the Orkney Partnership For Action Against Gender Based Violence and Abuse
Website: https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/
Tel: 0131 220 0130
Email:Â admin@apexscotland.org.uk
A specialist organisation which works with people with criminal convictions or at risk of committing offences to give them the necessary skills to change their behaviour and lead fulfilling lives.
Website: https://www.blidetrust.org.uk/
Phone: 01856 874874
Email: ADMIN@BLIDETRUST.ORG
Hours: MON-FRI 9:00am – 5:00pm (Office Opening Hours, more hours listed on website)
To promote mental well-being in Orkney, through active personalised support with a focus on recovery.
Website: https://ccc.scot/
Phone:Â 07738 763 869
Email: info@ccc.scot
The Creative Change Collective is a team of experienced creative professionals who specialise in working to address social challenges across Scotland. They help people bring about positive change in their lives through creative practices associated with film, theatre and performance. Established as Street Cones in 2014, they became the Creative Change Collective in September 2022.Â
Website: Â https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/community-justice.htm
Email: community.justice@orkney.gov.ukÂ
The Orkney Community Justice Partnership want to secure the best possible outcomes for people with convictions, victims and witnesses, families and communities. They want to safely and effectively manage and support those who have committed offences to help them reintegrate and realise their potential for the whole community’s benefit and for all to have the support they need to recover from the impact of crime.
Website: https://communityjustice.scot/
Phone: 0300 244 8420
Email:Â info@communityjustice.scot
Community Justice Scotland works to change the conversation about justice.
Website: https://www.orkney.gov.uk/Service-Directory/S/criminal-justice-team.htm
Information for Criminal Justice services via Orkney Islands Council.
Website: https://www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/disclosure/
The Disclosure Scheme for Domestic Abuse Scotland is a way for people to ask the Police if someone has a history of domestic abuse and if so, to disclose that information to their partner – the person’s partner can also apply. You can use the form to make an application about your own partner or about someone else’s partner.
Website: https://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/
Phone: 0800 254 0088
Email :Â support@familiesoutside.org.uk
Text: FAMOUT to 60777
Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland working exclusively on behalf of families affected by imprisonment. We speak to thousands of families each year, providing information and support on issues such as housing, finance, and emotional support.
Website: https://followitapp.org.uk/
Website for an application that offers a safe and simple way to record incidents of stalking.
Website: https://www.gracechocolates.co.uk/
Phone: 07309719209
Email: hello@gracechocolates.co.uk
Handmade chocolates that are crafted by women who have touched the Scottish criminal justice system and are choosing to make positive changes in their lives.
Website: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kirkwall-sheriff-court
Phone: 01856 872110 (Jury Helpline; available from 17.00 the day prior to a sitting)
Email: kirkwall@scotcourts.gov.uk
Information for Kirkwall Sheriff Court.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/OrkneyADP?locale=en_GB
Phone: 01856 888084
Email: ork-hb.ADP@nhs.net
The Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership is a multi-agency organisation incorporating over 30 members, including NHS Orkney, Orkney Islands Council, Police Scotland and the Voluntary Sector.
The partnership is overseen by a support team that ensures that all members are able to contribute towards various aspects of substance misuse in Orkney which include the three key concepts indicated in the ADP Strategy; Education and Prevention, Supporting People in Orkney Affected by Substance Misuse and finally Treatment and Recovery. This statement may be updated to reflect the new strategy.
Phone: Call us on 101 if you need advice or to report a crime, or 999 if it is an emergency
Website: https://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/highland-and-islands/orkney-islands/
Orkney Islands is one of six area commands in Highlands and Islands division.
Website: https://rsorkney.org.uk/
Phone: 01856 877750
Email: enquiries@rsorkney.org.uk
All services are offered free of charge. They welcome donations from those who can afford to pay.
Relationships Scotland Orkney is an independent charity and is a member of the Relationships Scotland, the national body for family mediation, counselling and family support. They are a member of COSCA, the professional body for Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland, and all their practitioners are trained to recognised national standards, have regular practice supervision and attend regular professional development courses.
Website: https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/
Phone: 0345 6000 459
Email: help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk
Direct messaging via anonymous reporting form available on website.
Times: Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm
UK service supporting adults (18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, known as revenge porn.
Website: https://rightthere.org/creating-home-and-hope-in-orkney/
Phone: +44 (0)141 565 1200
Email: hello@rightthere.org
Charity that support for adults and children going through tough times, offering help with accomodation and counselling.
Website: https://www.sacro.org.uk/
Sacro is a Scottish community justice organisation which works to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities.
Website: https://www.scra.gov.uk/
Email: communications@scra.gov.uk (For General & national inquiries)
More contact information available on the website.
Focused on children and young people most at risk, SCRA’s role and purpose is to:
SCRA has nine localities, supported by a Head Office. The nine localities are: Highland, Moray & Western Isles; North Strathclyde; Glasgow; Grampian; South East; Tayside & Fife; Ayrshire; Central; and Lanarkshire/Dumfries & Galloway.
Website: https://www.sps.gov.uk/
Phone: 0131 330 3500 (HQ switchboard)
Email: gaolinfo@prisons.gov.scot
PrisonerLocationEnquiries@prisons.gov.scot
The Scottish Prison Service is an executive agency of the Scottish Government tasked with managing prisons and Young Offender Institutions.
Website: https://www.scottishwomensrightscentre.org.uk/
Phone: 08088 010 789
A unique collaborative project providing free lehal information, advice, represensation and advocacy support to self-identifying women in Scotland affected by violence and abuse.
Website: https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
Phone: 0800 182 2222
More contact information is provided on the website.
Social Security Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government with responsibility for social security provision.
Website: https://victimsupport.scot/locations/victim-support-orkney/
Phone: 01856 871965
Email: victimsupport.orkney@victimsupportsco.org.uk
Times:
Monday – 10am – 2pm
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – Friday – 10am – 2pm
Local Victim Support Service for Orkney, supporting people after crimes, helping with Victim Impact Statements and helping with information regarding court attendance for victims and witnesses.