Met Neil from The Victoria Park Cafe, who said he remembered when the park was a no go area at night, but no more. There is something incredibly special to see people come together year after year united against violence and determined to make change.

Peter Krykant dies suddenly as tributes paid to pioneering Scots drugs reformer https://t.co/SumFfppJQq

We are looking for a Navigator to join our team in the Emergency Department at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. If you have professional or lived experience of some of the social harms that bring people to the ED we'd love to hear from you. To apply https://t.co/8r8dmuGif1

Fancy working at Glasgow Airport? ✈️ We're hosting our annual jobs fair on the 17th of January between 10am - 6pm. With over 1,000 roles available across a diverse range of employers, you're sure to find the perfect role for you. More details here: https://t.co/D5DQqwAEL6

Listening to radio on prison crisis. Almost a whole conversation about crisis without any focus on services available in community justice which has better outcomes. Yes, it’s underfunded. Yes, our third sector are struggling but its a big part of solution Make it make sense.

Despite the wind and the cold, they seemed warmed by the impending joy fest - I hoped they were going to huddle together like a glorious version of emperor penguins warming each other and protected from the elements. I am going to miss them, it will seem duller when they’ve gone.

I didn’t see any drunk people, it felt respectful and such a shared endeavour. They weren’t on their phones because the people they loved and wanted to speak to were beside them, no texting or whatsapping…they were actually engaging and speaking to each other.

The pleasure and excitement of mums and dads taking their kids and other adults to the show, was infectious. Strangers complimenting each other on their outfits, sharing their experiences and curious about how far people had travelled to get to the concert.

I love watching how crowds behave and this crowd has been a pleasure. Women, girls, some men and boys brought their best selves to Edinburgh. All shapes and sizes, dressed in cowboy boots, friendships bracelets, sequins and summer outfits, they embraced summer.

It’s the last night of Taylor Swift concerts in Edinburgh tonight, and I will be sad when the Swiftie crowds have departed. They‘ve transformed a rainy, cold Edinburgh into a riot of colour, sparkles and joy. #EdinburghTStheErasTour

Sign up to this online webinar on the 26th June from 4.30-6.00. Our deputy director, @Vicki_CJI, & head of research, Stephen Whitehead, will be presenting alongside other excellent speakers!

Until the Children’s Care and Justice Bill is enacted, this info sheet gives advice on alternatives to YOI for children under 18. -

Join us on the 16th of May 12.30-14.00 for the online launch of our new research, supported by @finan_fairness, exploring the impact of criminal court fines on people on low-incomes. Sign up here: https://t.co/W7TV4RVuIh

We're pleased to announce that applications for the new National Voluntary Throughcare Grant Fund are now open! 🎉 Please visit the link below to read all research, guidance and to download the application form. ⬇️ @ScotGovJustice https://t.co/ZbYeV1cfpp

"I've been having conversations with my female friends recently and it's been a sobering experience... no contact doesn't mean no impact" @karynmccluskey writes in @TheScotsman this week on the often downplayed affects of indecent exposure ⬇️ https://t.co/Bvlriux26k

This entire thread is fucking hilarious

WE ARE RECRUITING! We're recruiting our first CEO to work with our amazing team at @MAVscotland We're looking for someone with a proven track record who can work collaboratively with our team & board Details of how to apply👇 CLOSING DATE 27th Feb https://t.co/wptXIEhfnG

The Centre for Justice Innovation is looking to recruit up to three new trustees to help us deliver our vision of a fairer and more effective justice system. Application deadline is 6th October. Find out more here https://t.co/gRqZPcpl3C

Research from the Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner @CommissionerDA finds that victim-survivors are most likely to disclose to healthcare professionals in the first instance. Counselling and mental health care were the most requested forms of support. #ECDV2023

Thread 🧵 There is so much work happening across the country to #KeepThePromise but we cannot become complacent. There’s much work to be done But we will only get there by working together, lifting each other up and supporting people to realise the transformation needs to happen