For example, a written submission from the Prison Reform Trust and Scottish Working Group on Women's Offending highlighted the Glasgow Women's Supported Bail Service which—
aims to reduce the use of remand in favour of community options that are designed to address the underlying causes of women's offending…Outcomes are very positive with 75% of women engaging positively with the service and reporting reduced criminal activity, alcohol and drug use and improved physical and psychological wellbeing, living situation and parental capacity.viiPrison Reform Trust and Scottish Working Group on Women’s Offending, Written Submission
Turning Point Scotland also provided evidence on the outcomes of the Glasgow Women's Supported Bail Service—
The most positive improvements came in regards to Offending then Relationships, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Occupying Time, closely followed...