Mark McSherry

NEW: The independent Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 final report and recommendations have been published today. As one of the Commissioners, this year has involved an enormous amount of work. Our report sets out an agenda for change. 🔗 link: gov.scot/publications/j…

@SG_OCSWA @scotgov @ScotGovNCS @scotgovhealth @ScotGovJustice @ScotGov_YJ @COSLA Congratulations Joanna, brilliant news.

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Macdonald as new National Chief Social Work Adviser @scotgov Joanna will take up post in Dec 2025. Joanna will also serve as Chief Executive of the National Social Work Agency (due spring 2026).

Work continues to progress at Largs Community Garden. Well done to our hard working teams and their Supervisor Pete. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻.

This story is beyond comprehension. And don’t tell me this was the first time this individual was dangerous to women and girls. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

An independent review will look at how community justice and custodial sentences can best be used to reduce offending. A new Commission set up to lead the review will make recommendations to @ScotGov by the end of the year. ➡️ow.ly/VN5n50V3Gg2

@fifidyer @UniStrathclyde Congratulations Fiona, very well deserved

I am really thrilled to be promoted to professor of practice @UniStrathclyde

Moving to @markmcsherry.bsky.social

Breathtaking Notre Dame

Applicants are being sought to become an open member of the independent advisory body @ScotSentencing Council and contribute to a range of work concerning sentencing in Scotland. Read more: ow.ly/GPSc50UqFYA

A special thanks to Carol Greer, Marion Boyd and their hard working team who provide an invaluable service throughout Ayrshire. Merry Christmas. 🎄.

Huge well done to those who contributed to this painting project as part of Unpaid Work. Bayview changing rooms in Methil had become rundown, however after a deep clean and a lick of paint, they are now ready for community use! Fantastic work!

Please share with social work colleagues and teams. The survey is open now and social workers can influence the development of this new graduate apprenticeship sds.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0V… @apprentice_scot @skillsdevscot

Sara Snell announced as new Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland (@hmipscot), taking up a key human rights-related scrutiny and leadership role in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, having worked for 25 years in England & Wales and 9 years at International Committee of the Red Cross. gov.scot/news/new-chief…

Thanks to the Parole Board Ireland for inviting @RMAScotland to your inaugural conference. Learned lots from you all and such a cracking welcome.

He did great things for criminology He will be missed.

Book your free ticket and join us at this event which explores the role of AI in Modern Policing. tickettailor.com/events/univers…

🚨The Wise Group has launched a Remand Pilot to support vulnerable individuals transitioning from remand to community life. Our goal: meaningful, long-term outcomes for reintegration. 🙌 Hear about it! 🎥 Learn more: thewisegroup.co.uk/latest-news/su… @scottishprisons @FifeCouncil

We had the lovely donation of some beautiful oak from Moray estates 🪵the first creation is complete 🤩 A bit more indoor work with Autumn in full swing now 🍁

New projections of the #prison #population have been published today. This information is used to aid justice system planning. The modelling estimates indicate that the prison population is likely to rise slightly between August 2024 and January 2025 - shorturl.at/KTP6v

⭐ We're hiring - Policy & Campaigns Officer ⭐ The post involves engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including politicians, political parties and opinion formers. Closing midnight 13th October, find out more and apply here ⬇️ victimsupport.scot/about-us/jobs/