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FAQs
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a relationship between two individuals (often an adult and a young person) in which one person gives their time to support and encourage the other. This usually occurs at a time of transition in the 'mentee's' life and the mentor counsels and assists the mentee throughout this period.
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What is the Prison Service?
The modern Prison Service is based upon two simple functions which it carries out for the benefit of society as a whole: the first, to hold individuals committed by the courts in a safe environment and thereby protect the public; the second, to reduce crime by promoting law abiding behaviour in custody, and providing productive activities that rehabilitate and educate individuals ready for release.
What is the CPS?
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is the organisation responsible for deciding whether criminal proceedings began by the police force are carried through to prosecution within the courts. In fact, almost all reported criminal offences within England and Wales are dealt with by the CPS, who will advise on and review all cases, before deciding whether to proceed and then conducting the prosecution of cases in the magistrates' courts or in the Crown Court. In Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service carry out the functions of the CPS.
What is the SEJD?
The Scottish Executive Justice Department (SEJD) is a creation of the Scottish Parliament. For the first time, Scotland has a Justice Minister responsible for all aspects of the law in Scotland, including the police, criminal justice and civil law, and for the courts administration.
The new SEJD brought together the Scottish Home Department and the Scottish Court Administration. It is responsible for criminal justice policy and procedure in Scotland, including early release of prisoners. It also deals with the civil law, such as matrimonial and family law, policy on victims of crime, and the regulation of charities.
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