Research Report

Diversion from Prosecution to Social Work and Other Service Agencies: Evaluation of the 100% Funding Pilot Programmes

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Citation

Barry M & McIvor G (2000) Diversion from Prosecution to Social Work and Other Service Agencies: Evaluation of the 100% Funding Pilot Programmes. Scottish Executive. Crime and Criminal Justice Research Findings, No. 37. Scottish Executive. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2000/03/851ca140-55f5-4a7e-bc7a-f6efe6c88ceb

Abstract
In 1997, The Scottish Office provided 100 per cent funding for 18 pilot schemes that enabled Procurators Fiscal to divert accused charged with minor offences from prosecution to social work and other service agencies. The pilot schemes were monitored and this study was commissioned to evaluate their first 18 months of operation.

StatusPublished
Title of seriesCrime and Criminal Justice Research Findings
Number in seriesNo. 37
Publication date31/03/2000
PublisherScottish Executive
Publisher URLhttp://www.scotland.gov.uk/…c7a-f6efe6c88ceb

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Professor Gillian McIvor

Professor Gillian McIvor

Emeritus Professor, Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology