SOLD Network
Improving support for people with communication support needs who offend or are at risk of offending.
Who we are for
Anyone who wants to improve equal access to justice for people with communication support needs who offend or are at risk of offending. This includes people that work in justice agencies, support and advice services and those responsible for policy and planning.
What we do
We host conferences, deliver training, workshops and presentations, produce practice guidance and accessible information, and support practice improvement projects. Our work appears in a range of Scottish Government policy initiatives.
With People First Scotland, we run a small group of people with lived experience of the justice system.
Join SOLD
Join us to contribute to our work, receive a regular E-bulletin, invitations to our conferences and workshops. Membership is free.
Key Resources
SOLD Network
A Practice Guide for Defence Solicitors in Scotland: representing clients with communication support needs
Advice on how to recognise when a person has difficulty with communication and information on the various supports available.
This means that government can make better informed decisions and policy, based on real life experiences and knowledge”