Commission on Women Offenders
On the 17th April 2012 the Commission on Women Offenders published its report which made 37 recommendations affecting all areas of the criminal justice system dealing with women who offend. The Association of Directors of Social Work (ADSW) was heavily involved with the commission: being a member of the reference group and providing evidence. ADSW welcomes the report’s findings and supports many of the recommendations, particularly the need for multi agency working and the critical role of universal and mainstream services. Read ADSW briefing ahead of the Scottish Parliament debate tomorrow at 2.55pm
Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Bill
Read our response to the Self-Directed Support (Scotland) Bill that was submitted yesterday to the Scottish Parliament. More...
ADSW applauds Angiolini Commission report
The Association's spokesperson on Criminal Justice, Sandy Riddell believes that the report by the Commission on Women Offenders provides a truly comprehensive examination of all aspects of the Criminal Justice System that deal with women who offend. More...
View the Commission on Women Offenders
Anne Beattie, East Lothian Council wins Travel Award
Anne will be travelling to Western Australia and take part in the Signs of Safety Gathering in November of this year. More...
The award was presented by The Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell and Peter MacLeod, Vice President of ADSW at the SASW Social Worker of the Year Awards 2012. Congratulations Anne!
Book now for the ADSW Annual Conference | 20th - 21st June
This years theme is Social Work Innovation, Integration and Transformation. Key note speakers include: Tony Benn, Professor Eileen Munro and Cabinet Secretary Nicola Sturgeon MSP. More...
Scottish Parliaments inquiry into integration of health and social care
Andrew Lowe, President of ADSW gives evidence at the Health and Sport Committee's Inquiry into integration of health and social care | View evidence session
European Social Services Conference Copenhagen 2012
Shaping the Future for Sustainable Social Services: Quality, Performance, Innovation.
To find out more about this important event in the social services calendar, please visit the conference website
HISTORY OF ADSW | EUROPEAN SOCIAL WORK | TRAVEL AWARD
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Up to 500 lives would be saved every year in Scotland with the introduction of a 50p minimum price per unit on alcohol, health experts say. View...
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