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An Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision about human trafficking and slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour, including provision about offences and sentencing, provision for victim support and provision to reduce activity related to offences.

Trafficking can involve victims being sexually exploited or forced into the role of a servant, or trapped in forced labour. Nail bars, car washes and construction are amongst the industries where potential cases in Scotland have been reported.

This animation is about adopting a trauma-informed approach. It supports workers to adapt the way they work to make a positive difference to people affected by trauma and adversity. It conveys the experience of trauma and protective strategies that people affected by trauma may develop, supporting workers to think about these in their work. It helps workers to resist re-traumatising people, and to maximise the participation of people affected by trauma.

This series of podcasts introduces different aspects of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. A wide range of people share their perspectives, learning and experiences.

Episodes include:

• The development of incapacity legislation in Scotland
• Anne's story (the experiences of a welfare and financial guardian)
• Assessment of capacity and consent to treatment for Advanced Nurse Practitioners
• The AWI Act and hospital discharge: Part 1
• The AWI Act and hospital discharge: Part 2

This guide, aimed at the general public (especially older people), sets out the different types of abuse. It outlines actions people can take to keep themselves safe, and actions to take if someone is being abused. National helpline numbers are included.

This report sets out the significant themes found in Adult Support and Protection learning reviews / significant case reviews between October 2022 and November 2023. It includes information regarding notification of learning reviews, reviews the information contained in learning reviews, assesses the impact on practice, and sets out next steps / future recommendations.

This document contains several tables, each of which provides short extracts from the Acts for comparison purposes. These include:

• Who is subject to the provisions of the ASP, AWI and MHCT Acts
• A short overview of Orders, Warrants and Certificates
• The principles
• Duty to investigate / inquire
• Duty to co-operate
• Entry to premises / visits
• Medical assessment/examination/treatment
• Examination of records
• Banning orders / interdicts
• Urgent action
• Financial interventions

This downloadable six-page leaflet is in Easy Read format and sets out what domestic abuse is. It is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else. The leaflet also sets out many different ways in which people can get help around domestic abuse.

This learning resource is designed to support the development of knowledge and understanding of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. It aims to support and promote people’s rights in the application of the Act in health, social work and social care.

Included with this resource is an eLearning module, principles of the AWI Act, a podcast, a quick guide, a 'mythbusting' section and a resource library. It is part of TURAS and a free account is required to access the resource.

This podcast captures a conversation between members of the National Chronology Group. Aspects of chronology practice discussed include key challenges, emerging positive practice, helpful tools, improving the analysis of chronologies, and personal reflections. The group discuss how chronologies can contribute to positive and meaningful change in people's lives.

This document sets out the principles, standards and code of best practice that underpin good independent advocacy practice. It has been developed for use across Scotland, to ensure that independent advocacy is being delivered consistently and is of the highest possible standard.

It also defines what the different types of advocacy are, why independent advocacy is important, and the links between independent advocacy and human rights principles.