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Next Chapter Scotland exists to help anyone in Scotland who has been involved with the criminal justice system to navigate the stigma and discrimination that they can face throughout their lives.
We established in 2022 and became a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in 2023.
We are run by a Board of Trustees made up of at least 50% people with a criminal record or a close family member of someone with a criminal record. We made this commitment because we believe that people who have lived through the experience should be at the heart of any changes that will improve their lives and the lives of their peers.
Our vision is of a society that no longer judges people based on their worst choices but, instead, sees them as they are today.
Our mission is to help people in Scotland who have been involved with the criminal justice system to navigate the stigma and discrimination they can face.
Our priorities are to:
It’s estimated that 1 in 3 men and 1 in 10 women in Scotland have a criminal record. In their words:
“The punishment only started with prison. 23 years on from release and it hasn’t ended yet”
“You’re not classed as a valuable member of society. You’re tainted”
“I was better off in prison because I at least had people to talk to and didn’t worry about having to sleep on the street”
“I’ll be forever known as someone who’s been to prison. No matter how much time passes or what good I do, I’ll always be judged for my past crime”
“(It's so hard) Having to disclose to a faceless call centre operator every time I need insurance”
Safeguarding is what we do to promote the welfare of all people who use our service, and to protect them from harm. Safeguarding is our first priority and is at the heart of everything we do.
Please view our Safeguarding Policy and our Safeguarding Procedures for more information.
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