The Strategy for Justice in Scotland: Summary - Scottish Government

This tells us that the justice system cannot
solve these problems in isolation. Instead,
it requires all relevant people within the
broader public sector and our partners to
take responsibility and work together in
helping to prevent crime and social harm.
This includes the police, fire and rescue
service, health, education, social services,
the courts, tribunals and the law itself.
It also means that work with children,
young people and parents is crucial,
as is working to reduce poverty and
disadvantage which we know are major
contributing factors to many justice issues
in Scotland. Partnership working must be
focused on the person, not the problem.
NUMBER OF RECORDED CRIMES AND OFFENCES (EXCLUDING MOTORING OFFENCES)
651,630
2006-07
LOWEST FOR
A GENERATION
524,587
2011-12
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