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The justice bookends creating a new chapter
Sean Duffy says we need to focus on the reasons for crime itself, not only the outcome of crime
OPINION 21st September 2021 by Sean Duffy
 
Obituary: Shafiq Mohammed, a champion of community empowerment
Robina Qureshi pays tribute to a tireless campaigner for the rights of asylum seekers
OPINION 21st September 2021 by Robina Qureshi
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#ChristiePlus10: homing in on Housing First
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 16th September 2021 by Mike Burns
 
Putting values into practice
Social justice secretary Shona Robison MSP outlines the new procurement strategy for Social Security Scotland
OPINION 8th September 2021 by Shona Robison
 
Dignity, fairness and respect
Morna Simpkins, director of MS Society Scotland, and Tanith Muller, chair of Neurological Alliance of Scotland have penned an open letter highlighting how cruel the 20m rule is
OPINION 7th September 2021 by Morna Simpkins
 
#ChristiePlus10: Children and families must become the centre of re-imagined public services
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 1st September 2021 by Mary Glasgow
 
Naloxone - a life-saving antidote for opioid overdose
The Scottish Government's Minister for Drugs Policy, Angela Constance MSP, on the importance of Naloxone
OPINION 30th August 2021 by Angela Constance MSP
 
Poll: should Covid lockdown powers be made permanent?
POLL 20th August 2021 by Graham Martin
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#ChristiePlus10: Radical Scotland? Not yet, but we can be if we choose.
#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.
OPINION 28th July 2021 by Adam Lang
1 comment
 
Breaking the system that makes us sad
Susan Smith: We need to ensure the Christie Commission vision becomes a reality
OPINION 13th July 2021 by Susan Smith
 
Shaped by lived experience; inspired by hope and recovery
Penumbra's Courtney Amesbury Cooke on supporting people in recovery from Alcohol Related Brain Damage
OPINION 13th July 2021 by Courtney Amesbury Cooke
 
Do you support a four day working week - with no loss of pay?
POLL 4th June 2021 by Graham Martin
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TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2020/21

Experts from across the sector look at how we work in the face of the pandemic – advice for a range of topics, from home working, to Zoom meetings, to looking after mental health

Read it here
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