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Criminal Justice Addictions Service

Who can be referred

Who can refer?

The Programme

AFS Alcohol Support Online

SMART Recovery Self Help Group

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Deferment and Offenders Services: 

      Criminal Justice Addictions Alcohol Service

The scheme was set up to support those who have appeared in court on charges brought about by misuse of alcohol.  It offers an integrated range of assessment, education and  counselling services intended to:

• increase client’s knowledge and attitudes  towards responsible  consumption of alcohol, especially in relation to offending.

• try to prevent the development of serious alcohol problems.

• encourage clients to change (reduce, stop, modify drinking behaviour).

AFS Alcohol Support
Online Service

SMART Recovery
Support Meeting

Who Can Be Referred?                                                              

• those who appear on a charge and also low risk offenders.

Who Can Refer?                                                                          

• referrals are received direct from Aberdeenshire’s Criminal Justice Addictions Team.

The Programme                                                                          

• You will be invited to attend an appointment to assess your suitability for the service.

• You will be assessed by a trained and experienced counsellor regarding:

>  Drinking habits/history.

>  Offending behaviour.

>  Willingness to participate in the service.

>  Motivation to change.

• regular appointments will be offered for you to attend counselling.

• at the end of the agreed period, a   progress report will be submitted to the Criminal Justice Social Work  Addictions Team.  It will outline attendance, progress made and will include any recommendations. Clients are made aware of the content of the report.

• Reports can also be supplied on request.

• The Addictions Team will recommend that clients attend counselling - this could be compulsory.