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Criminal justice social work statistics: 2019 to 2020
National-level information, as well as some local authority breakdowns, on criminal justice social work activity in Scotland. Also includes data on justice social work services and social work orders, as well as characteristics of the individuals involved.
Table 4 Diversion from prosecution: 2015-16 to 2019-20
| 2015-16 | 2016-17 | 2017-18 | 2018-19 | 2019-20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referrals | 3,054 | 3,476 | 2,662 | 2,945 | 3,088 |
| Assessments | 2,762 | 2,958 | 2,526 | 2,757 | 2,752 |
| Cases commenced | 1,859 | 2,006 | 1,725 | 1,849 | 1,990 |
| Individuals with cases commenced | 1,787 | 1,960 | 1,686 | 1,789 | 1,927 |
| Cases successfully completed1 | 1,330 | 1,578 | 1,367 | 1,416 | 1,578 |
| Cases referred to drug treatment/education | 50 | 50 | 38 | 68 | 65 |
| Cases referred to alcohol treatment programmes | 50 | 52 | 51 | 60 | 40 |
| Cases referred to mental health services | 61 | 74 | 57 | 55 | 52 |
1. Figures for cases successfully completed for 2018-19 have been amended due to the provision of revised figures for Clackmannanshire.
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