As an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government our work contributes to the delivery of outcomes specified in Scotland’s National Performance Framework. The Framework was launched in June 2018 and comprises 11 National Outcomes.
We contribute both directly and indirectly to all of the National Outcomes but especially;
The Scottish Government’s ‘Vision for Justice in Scotland’, published in 2022, outlines priorities and plans for the justice system in Scotland from now until 2026.
The vision is for a “just, safe, resilient Scotland” where all parts of the justice system must deliver person-centred services and enshrine trauma informed practice.
Our Strategic Intent, set out in our Corporate Plan for 2023-28, commits us to this vision of custody. It states:
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) will deliver prison services in a way that is focused on being person-centred, inclusive, trauma-informed, and rights-based. We will better promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of all people who live in Scotland’s prison system. Our skilled and dedicated staff will be supported and have the knowledge to do their jobs well. We will carry out our role and duties in support of a just, safe, and resilient Scotland.