Theatre of the Oppressed NYC @tonycaction.bsky.social www.tonyc.nyc NYC-based organization, practicing Theatre of the Oppressed with community forum theatre programs, creative advocacy, and trainings for groups and individuals. More stuff: https://linktr.ee/tonyc_action
Mike Strang @mikestrang01.bsky.social Chief Executive @ Paddle Scotland | Trustee @ Mindset | Trustee @ Beyond Srebrenica | Youth Work | Outdoor Learning | Smart Justice
Turning Point Scotland @turningpointsco.bsky.social We are a social care charity providing services to adults with complex needs. Because People Matter. Registered Charity SC028827. Company No: SC194639.
Grupo de Estudios de Historia de la Prisión @historiaprision.bsky.social Grupo de Estudios sobre Historia de la Prisión y las Instituciones Punitivas (GEHPIP). Grupo interuniversitario de historia, sociología, antropología y derecho de lo punitivo. #Metropolice en @elsaltodiario.com: https://www.elsaltodiario.com/metropolice
SC Scotland @scscotland.bsky.social Formerly SCSN. We’re now Safer Communities Scotland (SC Scotland), a small team with a big mission.
Your home for community safety evidence, news, and connections. Check out our new website www.scscotland.org.uk✨
Sara Dodds @saradodds.bsky.social Freelance research and consultancy
Social research, policy, strategy development, evaluation, evidence review, trauma-informed approaches.
Families Outside @familiesoutside.bsky.social We work to improve outcomes for anyone impacted by imprisonment in Scotland.
Our Helpline is available Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm at 0800 254 0088.
Apex Scotland @apexscotland.bsky.social Apex Scotland provides a range of services from our regional hubs that support those who have experience of the justice system, and those at risk of entering it.
Registered in Scotland No. SC126427. Scottish Charity No. SC023879.
Richard Garside @richardjgarside.bsky.social Director @crimeandjustice | Law and justice | Materialist not idealist | Facts not feelings | My views, not my employer’s
Edinburgh Napier University @edinburghnapier.bsky.social The official Bluesky account of Edinburgh Napier University.
bit.ly/EdNapier
#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers
Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social Children thrive when Dads thrive.
Providing Dads and families with the tools they need to give their child the best possible start in life.
Founded in Edinburgh, working across the UK.
Registered charity: SC043877
🌐 www.dadsrock.org.uk
Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social Scotland's national charity working to prevent and reduce the harm caused by alcohol.
Website: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/
Alcohol Free Childhood Campaign: https://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/Alcohol-Free-Childhood/
The Wise Group @thewisegroup.bsky.social The Wise Group is a social enterprise committed to transforming lives and lifting people out of poverty across the UK. Through Relational Mentoring we enable sustainable change https://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/reports/
Fergus McNeill @fergusmcneill.bsky.social Criminologist interested mainly in punishment, rehabilitation and reintegration… increasingly explored via creative methods. Also a singer-songwriter, when I can find the time.
The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org Scotland’s anti-poverty network. With justice and compassion we can build a future free from poverty.
Lex Scotland @lexscotland.bsky.social Working with marginalised people and organisations for a more equitable future through #LivedExperienceLeadership
https://lexscotland.org/
Sign up for our newsletter here: https://app.plinth.org.uk/schema-form/Y8iLggK3x97GDs95x0zQ?tags=General%2520mailin
Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland @weallscotland.bsky.social We are Scotland's leading network of organisations and individuals committed to transforming our economy. Together, we can build a #WellbeingEconomy that delivers social justice on a healthy planet.
Scottish Youth Parliament @officialsyp.bsky.social MSYPs are the democratically elected voice of Scotland’s young people. We want to make Scotland the best place in the world to grow up.
We're not around at the moment, but you can stay up to date on the work of our MSYPs here: linktr.ee/OfficialSYP.
Living Wage Scotland @livingwagescotland.bsky.social Living Wage Scotland - based @povertyalliance.org
We award the Living Wage employer mark to Scottish employers paying the real #LivingWage, the only rate calculated according to the cost of living.
https://scottishlivingwage.org/
Center for Justice Innovation @innovatingjustice.bsky.social Building community justice in partnership with communities, courts, and the people most impacted.
Learn more: https://www.innovatingjustice.org/
In Control Scotland @incontrolscot.bsky.social Scottish charity working collaboratively to improve social care.
www.in-controlscotland.org
Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social We bring people, services & organisations across sectors together to create a mental health system that is powered by lived experience. www.scottishrecovery.net
Get help now: https://scottishrecovery.net/contact/get-help-now/
Coalition of Care & Support Providers in Scotland @ccpscotland.bsky.social The voice of not-for-profit social care providers in Scotland. Reposts do not indicate endorsement. Account monitored Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.
https://www.ccpscotland.org/
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway @thirdsectordg.bsky.social We are a charitable organisation that exists to promote, support, and develop a strong third sector, social enterprise, volunteering, and connect into community planning.
https://www.tsdg.org.uk/
The Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot The Promise Scotland supports those working in and around the 'care system' to create meaningful change, helping to ensure Scotland can #KeepThePromise by 2030.
Edinburgh Tenants Federation @edinburghtenants.bsky.social Edinburgh Tenants Federation is a tenant-led charity that supports
tenants across Edinburgh to understand their housing rights, have their
voices heard, and influence decisions about housing and other related
services locally, city wide, and nationally
Graham Goulden @grahamgoulden.bsky.social
Eppie Sprung @eppiesprung.bsky.social Founder of @nextchapterscotland.org.uk so lots of posts will relate to the criminal justice system. Author of ‘Here, with you’.
Passionate about birth rights, parenting, literature, music, inclusion, diversity, human rights.
Own views etc
One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk Scotland’s national charity for single parent families. We support family wellbeing, empower parents with the right information and advice, enable access to work, training + education, and campaign against poverty. Free helpline: 0808 801 0323.
Lewis Ryder-Jones @lewisryderjones.bsky.social Better rules, less inequality & more kindness = a nicer future.
Satwat Rehman @satwatr.bsky.social Chief Executive of One Parent Families Scotland. Co-chair of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission (Posting here in a personal capacity).
Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social Chief Executive of Parenting across Scotland. Board Member of Scottish Ensemble. Churchill Fellow 2023.
Martyn Walker @martynwalkerp.bsky.social Awaiting the next chapter!
Includem @includem.bsky.social Scottish charity working with children, young people and families to transform their lives.
linktr.ee/includemcomms
JustRight Scotland @justrightscotland.org.uk We use the law to defend and extend people’s rights.
The Longford Trust @longfordtrust.bsky.social Second chances for people in/after prison through higher education. You can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/frank-longfordct
Phoenix Futures @phoenixfutures.bsky.social We are a charity and housing association providing services for people affected by substance use.
Niven Rennie @nivenrennie.bsky.social Charity Trustee, former director of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, former copper and current rugby enthusiast
Severin Carrell @severincarrell.bsky.social Scotland editor for the Guardian (currently on sabbatical). A personal account. Likes and reposts ≠ approval or endorsements (with thanks to Dr Seuss)
I once played in the second violins for the Edinburgh primary schools orchestra. Just once
Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social Journalist, author, filmmaker and broadcaster. Writer at Large with @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Made in Ireland, found in Scotland
MDANT🎖️
AKA ‘the kind of strutting cosmopolitan socialist who’s made for Bluesky’
COSLA @cosla.gov.uk The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.
COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland.
https://linktr.ee/cosla
Prisoners' Education Trust @prisonersed.bsky.social Prisoners' Education Trust (PET) offers distance learning courses and advice and guidance to people in prison. We use our policy and advocacy work to improve prison education.
Support us here: prisonerseducation.org.uk/donate
Volunteer Glasgow @volunteerglasgow.bsky.social Helping organisations and people in Glasgow to have positive, inclusive volunteering experiences 🤝 Good for you, good for everyone 🙌
www.volunteerglasgow.org
Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social SIPR is a strategic collaboration between Scotland's universities, Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. Our mission is to support internationally excellent, multi-disciplinary policing research to enable evidence-informed policy & practice.
Centre for Justice Innovation @cjinnovation.bsky.social Putting practitioners and the evidence at the heart of justice reform.
UK Charity News @uk-charity.bsky.social Follow for hourly news on UK Charities
Mark Cairney @markcairney.bsky.social Homelessness to end.
Always like a laugh ....☺️
Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social Freelance journalist & writer. Bylines at the Herald, the Guardian, the London Review of Books, the Big Issue, Prospect Magazine et al. Radio 4 documentaries, including Waiting for the Van & Prosecuting Polmont. Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize.
GCVS @glasgowcvs.bsky.social Glasgow's Council for the Voluntary Sector
💡Support, Training, Resources, News
🫶 Subscribe to our newsletter at gcvs.org.uk
Scottish Community Mediation Centre @sacromediation.bsky.social As one of Scotland’s leading providers of mediation training, we can help you to become a qualified and accredited mediator. For over 20 years we have helped organisations across Scotland, empowering their staff to find better solutions to conflict.
Maggie Chapman (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social Scottish Green MSP for North East Scotland | Rector of Dundee University | Eco-Socialist & Intersectional Feminist | She/Her
https://linktr.ee/maggiechapman
Relationships Scotland @relscot.bsky.social We provide relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres across Scotland. Call us on 0345 119 2020 for details of services in your area. www.relationships-scotland.org.uk
C-Change Scotland @cchangescotland.bsky.social Human Rights Defenders.
We are a not for profit in Scotland supporting good lives.
Martin Crewe @crewemartin.bsky.social Director @barnardosscot.bsky.social and general charity person, including board member of ACOSVO
Natalie O'Regan @natalieoregan.bsky.social People, Policy, Progress
Drug Policy Reform | Cannabis Reform | Harm Reduction | Substance Use
Dr Karen Goodall @drkarengoodall.bsky.social Trauma; trauma informed; attachment; mental health
Coalition of Carers in Scotland @carerscoalition.bsky.social We are a National Carer Organisation in Scotland.
We work with carers and carer organisations to promote carers rights and to ensure that the voices of carers are included in local and national decision making forums.
carersnet.org
Change Mental Health @changemh.org Mental health charity fighting for a future where no one faces mental illness alone.
It's #TimeForChange
🔗 www.changemh.org
Mairi Gordon @mairig.bsky.social Works in policy & campaigning in Scottish charity space
Currently @ParkinsonsUKSco 📣
New(ish) mum, still figuring it out 🤷 👶
Special interests - tea, biscuits, books ☕🍪📚
Views my own.
Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social The Centre is a collaboration between the Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier and Strathclyde. SCCJR aims to produce research that informs policy and practice and advances our understanding of justice.
https://linktr.ee/sccjr
Evaluation Support Scotland @evalsupscot.bsky.social Working with third sector organisations and funders so that they can measure and explain their impact.
(Reposts are not endorsement).
🌀 https://evaluationsupportscotland.org.uk/
Howard League Scotland @howardleague-scot.bsky.social Scotland's leading independent penal reform organisation. Promoting just responses to the causes and consequences of crime.
Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS) @drnscot.bsky.social A collaboration between academics, service providers, experts by experience and policy makers to facilitate knowledge exchange of drugs research.
ScotsLawBlog - Scots Law Insights @scotslawblog.bsky.social Sharing helpful #ScotsLaw insights. Powered by @WardblawG.bsky.social
https://www.scotslawblog.com/ #law #scotland
Press Release Pricing: https://wardblawg.com/wardblawg-legal-tech-ai-press-release-social-media-distribution-pricing/
@goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social
Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social Empowering people across Scotland | Here to help you find a way forward ➡️
Centre for Crime and Justice Studies @crimeandjustice.bsky.social A fair, effective and accountable justice system, in a society less dominated by criminalisation and punishment
Russell Webster @russellwebster.com Researcher, evaluator, consultant & writer in drugs, alcohol & criminal justice. My blog keeps you up-to-date on the latest policy, practice and research.
Inspiring Scotland @inspiringscotland.bsky.social We identify and solve problems on a national scale, working together for a Scotland without poverty or disadvantage.
https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/
Ross McCulloch @thirdsectorlab.co.uk Tech for good insights, digital activism and occasional photos of Scotland.
Founder at Third Sector Lab - Helping charities deliver more impact with digital, data & design ⚡️
https://thirdsectorlab.co.uk/
36k Twitter followers - starting from 0 here.
Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social Home is everything. Join the fight for home.
Social Enterprise Scotland @socialenterprise.scot We're the national membership body for social enterprises, campaigning for a thriving #SocialEnterprise community across Scotland.
Join us for networking, support, and events that drive positive change 👇
https://linktr.ee/social_enterprise_scotland
Walking Scotland @walkingscotland.bsky.social We are Walking Scotland. Your national walking and wheeling charity. Formerly known as Paths for All 👣
🌐 www.walkingscotland.org.uk
West Dunbartonshire CVS @wdcvs.bsky.social WDCVS supports, promotes and develops volunteering and third sector activity across the West Dunbartonshire local authority area Scotland.
Our account is not monitored on a daily basis, If you want to contact us info@wdcvs.com
https://linktr.ee/wdcvs
@rfscj.bsky.social @rfscj.bsky.social Making connections, supporting people affected by imprisonment. All opinions my own. She/her.
Office of Lothian MSP Foysol Choudhury MBE @officeoffoysol.bsky.social Office of Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP l Member of the Scottish Parliament | 🌹Scottish Labour MSP for Lothian | Shadow Minister for Culture, Europe & International Development.
🌎 https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps/foysol-choudhury
Engender @engenderscot.bsky.social We are Scotland's feminist policy & advocacy organisation. Find us on Linked & Instagram or get in touch via our website:
www.engender.scot
Charity Today @charitytoday.co.uk The UK’s leading charity news platform sharing sector news, insight & inspiring stories. Got a story? support@charitytoday.co.uk
Visit 👉 app.charitytoday.co.uk & save to your home screen.
Just Enterprise @justenterprise.bsky.social Scotland's national support programme for #SocialEnterprise and the enterprising #ThirdSector.
Training and business support funded by the Scottish Government.
Find out more at https://justenterprise.org/
Edinburgh Community Food @edincomfood.bsky.social We tackle health inequalities through our food & health development work, cooking, nutrition and REHIS courses. We are a charity and social enterprise.
Shared Parenting Scotland @sharedparentsco.bsky.social We are Scotland's leading shared parenting charity. We put the welfare and rights of the child at the heart of everything we do. Please visit our website if you want to know more: http://sharedparenting.scot
Nil by Mouth @nilbymouthscotland.bsky.social Scotland’s leading charity for challenging sectarianism.
www.nilbymouth.org
Barnardo's Scotland @barnardosscot.bsky.social As the country's largest children's charity, we’re here to help you, and children and young people across Scotland, feel safer, happier and healthier.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs @scottishfamilies.bsky.social We are a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved.
Helpline: 08080 10 10 11
www.sfad.org.uk
Reach Volunteering @reachvolunteering.org.uk Reach Volunteering is a skills-based volunteering charity. If you would like to volunteer and have 3+ years' experience, we connect you with charities and groups needing your skills to tackle some of society's biggest issues.
Social AF @socialaf.bsky.social We are the go-to agency for Facebook Challenge and Social Media Moderation for the third sector. We've supported household name charities to raise over £25 million through their campaigns, appeals and virtual challenges.
👉 https://www.socialaf.co.uk
Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social Criminologist and academic | Commissioner, Sentencing and Penal Policy Commission | Scottish politics & policy #ScotPol | Personal account/views.
📍 Scotland 🏴
Criminology & Social Justice Research Cluster @ Strathclyde @crimsocjust.bsky.social We are the Criminology & Social Justice Research Cluster, Department of Social Work & Social Policy at Strathclyde University, and a partner in http://sccjr.ac.uk
QUB Criminology @qubcriminology.bsky.social Criminologists in Queen's University Belfast, part of the Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (This is not an officially recognised QUB account)
Social Work Scotland @socworkscot.bsky.social We are the professional body and membership organisation for social work leaders, advocating for and representing the profession at a local and national level.
This account is monitored Mon-Fri 9-5. Likes and shares are not endorsement.
The Mint House - Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice @minthouserp.bsky.social Helping you to build relationships, deal positively with conflict, and repair harm through #RestorativePractice. 🟢 Find out more at our events and training!
https://www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/
Scottish Families in Inverclyde @sfadinverclydefss.bsky.social We support anyone aged over 16 in Inverclyde who is affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use, past or present.
Group & 1:1 Support Available.
Vox Scotland @voxscotland.bsky.social Voices of Experience (Vox Scotland) is Scotland’s mental health collective advocacy charity, run by and for its members.
Murray's Initiative @murraysinitiative.bsky.social For 60 years, we have been providing support, education and training for alcohol. We have worked to prevent harm and promote recovery through trauma informed services, such as our counselling, wellbeing, employability and harm reduction services.
Martyn Evans @7vans.bsky.social Chair Scottish Sentencing Commission.
https://www.gov.scot/groups/sentencing-and-penal-policy-commission/
Annie McCormack @anniepa.bsky.social Development officer for Poverty Alliance working on rural poverty. Chair of Broke Not Broken
Hannah Sinclair @hannahsinclairsdf.bsky.social Peer Research Development Officer @scottishdrugsforum.bsky.social. Views are my own.
Susan McGhee @susanmcghee123.bsky.social CEO Flexible Childcare Services Scotland | Delivering Innovative Childcare & Education Solutions | Empowering Parents to Work, Study, or Train | Tech for Good | Social Entrepreneurship | Solutions Focussed | Scotland’s Changemakers