Publication - Advice and guidance
Allied Health Professions: disclosure guidance
Guidance for anyone supporting individuals with criminal convictions and mental health conditions/learning disabilities into work, volunteering or education by providing the necessary knowledge, resources and guidance on the disclosure process.
14 Annex B - Useful Resources
Disclosure Scotland Training and Further Support
- Disclosure Scotland runs free sessions for employers, those who handle disclosure information or those who may benefit from further advice or guidance on the role of Disclosure Scotland in the wider recruitment process. Whilst they offer a more standard product aimed at employers additional support, advice/guidance or training can be tailored to suit.
To find out more email dsworkshop@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
- There's guidance to help you ,as an individual, if you have convictions and you're applying for a job. There's also guidance for employers to help them consider disclosures fairly, including free training.
- Website containing useful resources on Disclosure.
- PVG Scheme Telephone Helpline: 08706096006
Scotland Works For You
- Scotland Works For You is a guide to evaluating the meaning of someone's criminal record to a job or opportunity they've applied for. It's also for people with convictions to help them make positive applications for employment. Professionals supporting people with convictions in seeking employment or other opportunities may also find it helpful.
Making your past pay
- This is a video which helps with disclosing previous convictions to employers'. Accessible from: https://youtu.be/DO-B0ZxVi_s
Recruit with Conviction
- Recruit With Conviction promotes safe, suitable and sustainable employment for people with convictions. Website: http://www.recruitwithconviction.org.uk/
Redkite Training DVD
- 'Tell. Don't Tell'. Accessible from: Red Kite Learning - Tell. Don't Tell. on Vimeo
Scottish Recovery Network
Website contains a range of resources to support people to have conversations about recovery, share recovery stories and develop peer support.
The Record
- An online magazine for people with convictions. Accessible from: http://www.the-record.org.uk/category/unlock-people-with-convictions-your-views/
Volunteer Scotland
- Volunteer Scotland is the national centre for volunteering. See website for more information.
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