The Scottish Government funds Scotland's local authorities to provide criminal justice social work (CJSW).
CJSW is responsible on behalf of Scottish Courts for supervising those offenders aged 16 and over who have been subject to a community disposal.
In addition CJSW provide reports to courts to assist with sentencing decisions. CJSW services also provide statutory supervision (throughcare) for certain offenders on release from prison.
There are also special services for certain key groups of offenders. Find out about the specific services for young offenders and for female offenders.
CJSW is represented by Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW).