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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 18/12/2025

One of our team was at Simon Community Scotland’s Connect Hub for Women this week, sharing information and being there for anyone who wanted to chat about their rights and available support. These welcoming spaces matter. Support, not stigma 💛

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 15/12/2025

🎄 Christmas update from Next Chapter Scotland Our helpline closes at 2pm this Friday and reopens on 5 Jan at 10am. Our inbox will be checked occasionally but replies may be slower. Wishing everyone care, rest and kindness over the break 💛

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 28/11/2025

🎥 Brand Film There are 12.5 million people in the UK with a criminal record. Behind every number is a person, a family and a future. Everyone deserves the chance to turn the page.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 28/11/2025

🎥 Stigma A sentence ending doesn’t mean life goes back to normal. This film highlights the barriers created by stigma and the strength found in community and lived experience.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 28/11/2025

🎥 Fear The fear of the unknown can take over but hearing from someone who has been there can help show the way through.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 28/11/2025

🎥 Isolation When everything feels overwhelming and you don’t know who to turn to, one conversation can make you feel understood and less alone.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 26/11/2025

Volunteer Open Day for women 💛 9 Dec • 1–6pm • 450 Argyle Street A safe, supportive opportunity to build confidence, gain experience and connect. Please share with anyone who might benefit.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 14/11/2025

Our team was delighted to be at Wednesday’s Celebrating Recovery event with Lanarkshire Links & Stigma Free Lanarkshire 💛 If you’re running an event and would like our outreach team to attend, we’d love to hear from you. #NextChapterScotland #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 13/11/2025

Brilliant session today with IRISS reflecting on how to make social work placements stronger, more empowering, and rooted in lived experience. When we build on the good, we build something better 💛 #NextChapterScotland #Iriss #LearningTogether

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 05/11/2025

This week is #TrusteesWeek, and we want to say a huge thank you to our incredible Board. 💛 They guide our work, champion second chances and help shape a fairer future for people rebuilding after conviction. Thinking of becoming a trustee? There’s no better time. #NextChapterScotland #SecondChances

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 29/10/2025

💛 Have you or someone you love been affected by the media or community backlash after a conviction? We’d still love to hear from you. Your story could help shape research, influence change and challenge stigma. 📩 Email vivienne@nextchapterscotland.org.uk to take part. #JusticeReform #EndStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 17/10/2025

Yesterday one of our student social workers visited the Family Centre at HMP Low Moss 💛 They spoke with families about how we support people in prison. Every conversation helps break stigma and build hope. 🌿 #NextChapterScotland #JusticeSupport #FamilySupport

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 03/10/2025

👉 Been convicted of a sexual offence? You’re not alone. Our new online training, Surviving the Storm, is built by people who’ve been there. Learn your rights, understand the system, and rebuild your future with confidence. ℹ️ Details here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/training

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 26/09/2025

💬 Not a fan of phone calls? We’ve got you. You can now access our Listening Ear support via Facebook Messenger, a safe non-judgmental space with trained psychology students. 📲 Message us on FB to get started. #NextChapterScotland #ListeningEar #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 22/09/2025

📢 Report Launch: Amplifying Voices – What is the Point? Today we release our landmark report on the human impact of Scotland’s justice system. This report amplifies lived experience and calls for change Scotland cannot ignore. 👉 Read it here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/reports

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 20/09/2025

🌟 Today we’re at the Glasgow City ADP event celebrating recovery, resilience & connection. Proud to share how we support people & families affected by the justice system. 💛 #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 19/09/2025

💡 Have you or your family experienced The Knock? Researcher Caroline Webster is exploring how partners & families are supported. Share your experience & help shape future services. 👉 hud.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 16/09/2025

✨ Something big is coming ✨ Next week we launch What is the Point? Our landmark report on the human impact of Scotland’s justice system. Be first to read it + join our Rising Voices Collective Advocacy Network 👇 eepurl.com/i0nPHA #AmplifyingVoices #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 16/09/2025

⚖️ Scotland’s justice system is changing but for people accused, convicted or supporting a loved one, it can still feel overwhelming. 💛 We’re here with clear info and support: 👉 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/the-cr... #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 11/09/2025

👀 Spot the change? Our refreshed logo, designed by @mediaco-op.bsky.social, now shows a dark chapter followed by brighter pages. 📖✨ Because there’s always another page and a brighter chapter ahead. 💛 #NextChapterScotland #BrighterChaptersAhead

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 09/09/2025

💛 Today is #InternationalFalselyAccusedDay. False accusations bring stigma, trauma & isolation that can last a lifetime. At Next Chapter Scotland, we stand with those let down by the system. Fairness. Dignity. Support. #SupportNotStigma #LivedExperience

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 25/08/2025

💛 Need someone who gets it? Our Helpline is here for anyone affected by the justice system, whether it’s your conviction, an investigation, or the impact on family. You deserve support. You deserve to be heard. #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 20/08/2025

✈️ Thinking about traveling with a conviction? Even if it’s spent, you may still need to disclose it when applying for visas. Some countries can refuse entry based on past convictions. Plan ahead. Don’t get caught out. 👉 More here: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/travel

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 20/08/2025

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 18/08/2025

💜 Today is Never Give Up Day. It’s about the strength to keep going, the hope that fuels us, and the courage to never give up on people, dreams, or values that matter most. Keep holding on. Keep showing up. Keep moving forward. ✨ #NeverGiveUpDay

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 11/08/2025

Have you experienced Scotland’s justice system? 🗣️ We want to hear your voice. 💡 Your insights will help identify where things need to improve. 🤝 You’ll be listened to, not judged To book your place or find out more, get in touch: 📧 info@nextchapterscotland.org.uk 📱 WhatsApp: 07591339618

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 05/08/2025

Shame isn’t justice. It isolates people long after a sentence ends but it doesn’t have to. At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe no one should carry that weight alone. 💛 Learn more: 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/shame #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 02/08/2025

📝 New Blog: Quiet at Last Mark explores what it means to live after a wrongful conviction and questions the idea of “policing by consent” when your trust in the system is gone. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/quiet-a... #LivedExperience #NextChapterScotland

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 01/08/2025

🛑 No One Should Feel Unsafe for Speaking Out What matters is that people feel safe — full stop. No one should face threats or abuse for sharing their experiences or supporting others. At Next Chapter Scotland, we stand for safety, dignity, and respectful dialogue — for everyone.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 31/07/2025

🗣️ Got experience of Scotland’s justice system? Your voice matters. Join a workshop (Glasgow, Dundee or online) to share your story & help shape future justice policy. 📩 Info & sign up: info@nextchapterscotland.org.uk #LivedExperience #JusticeReform

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 30/07/2025

Looking for someone who really listens? Our Listening Ear service offers weekly chats with trained Psychology & Counselling students. A safe, no-pressure space for anyone affected by the justice system. 💬 Get in touch | places are limited. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 26/07/2025

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 9: Stigma Still Shapes Lives Stigma doesn’t end when a sentence does, it lingers in workplaces, communities, and even families. At Next Chapter Scotland, we believe in support, not shame. 👉 Find help: 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/commun... #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 23/07/2025

📢 Research Opportunity PhD candidate Alex Burgess is exploring prevention of sexual harm. Seeking voices of professionals + those with lived experience. Confidential. Strengths-based. 📩 alexandra.burgess@postgrad.plymouth.ac.uk #SupportNotStigma #ResearchMatters

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 21/07/2025

📝 New Blog: A Journey to Self-Employment What happens when jobs won’t give you a chance? You make your own. One of our community shares their honest story of rebuilding after a conviction. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/a-journ... #SupportNotStigma #LivedExperience

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 18/07/2025

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 8 🎓 Some colleges & courses still ask about convictions, even for spent ones. It’s confusing, but your past shouldn’t block your future. We’re here to help you learn with confidence. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/education #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 16/07/2025

Taking the first step is the hardest. But it might just lead to the small, steady kind of change you need. Listening Ear is about real people, real chats, real support. 💛 If you’ve been thinking about reaching out, this is your sign.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 14/07/2025

🏠 Finding housing after a conviction can be tough, rejection, confusion, judgement. We’ve pulled together clear info to help you know your rights and get the support you deserve. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/information/housing #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 11/07/2025

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 7: Volunteering Isn’t Always Straightforward Even unpaid roles can involve disclosure checks and spent convictions might still appear. We’re here to help you understand your rights and options. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/volunt...

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 11/07/2025

📝 New blog now live: Chasing Myself From a departure lounge, Mark reflects on grief, identity + the lasting effects of a wrongful conviction. “I’m chasing someone I’m not sure even exists anymore…” 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/chasing... #LivedExperience #NextChapterScotland

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 09/07/2025

Our Listening Ear service is here for those quiet moments when you just need someone on the other end of the phone. No pressure. No judgment. Just kindness. 📞 One hour a week. One human connection. 👉 Get in touch to find out more.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 07/07/2025

🆕 New blog from @NextChapterScotland: “Mum, can Dad come?” A powerful look at how ordinary questions carry extraordinary weight for families living under the Sex Offenders Register. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/mum-can... 📚 New school resources now live too — find them on our site.

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 04/07/2025

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 6 Even after a conviction is spent, the internet can keep your past alive, headlines, court reports, old news. We’re here to help you deal with the online impact and move forward. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk #DidYouKnowSeries #DigitalFootprint #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 27/06/2025

Our wonderful helpline team are having a break from the 30th June to 4th July. Email and WhatsApp support will still be available. We'll be back on the phones from 10am on Monday 7th July 😊

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 27/06/2025

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 5 💼 Starting your own business doesn’t always avoid disclosure issues. Some licences & insurances still require background checks. We’re here to help you understand the rules. 🔗 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/self-employment #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 24/06/2025

🎤 Yesterday we brought together policy makers, academics & lived experience voices to talk justice reform. The stories shared during our Platform were powerful, honest & moving and proof of why change is urgent. More to come 💛 #AmplifyingVoices #NextChapterScotland

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 20/06/2025

🟡 Did You Know? | Week 4 – Travel Can Be Limited A criminal record can stop more than just job offers — it can block travel too. ✈️ Some countries may deny entry, even if your conviction is spent. We help you understand your rights + plan ahead. 🔗 www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/travel

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 18/06/2025

💛 We’re a small charity with a big mission, to support anyone affected by the justice system in Scotland. Help us keep going. Your donation supports our helpline, peer work & more. 🔗 Donate or learn more: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/donate #SupportNotStigma #NextChapterScotland

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 13/06/2025

🟡 Did You Know? Insurance isn’t always straightforward if you have a conviction. 🏡🚗 Some providers ask about spent + unspent convictions — leading to higher costs or refusals. We help people navigate this: 👉 nextchapterscotland.org.uk/topic/insurance #SupportNotStigma

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Next Chapter Scotland @nextchapterscotland.org.uk · 12/06/2025

ICYMI 📚 Our CEO Eppie’s written "Here, with you", a children’s book to help families navigate tough conversations about the past. Profits help support Next Chapter’s work. 💛 Read more: www.nextchapterscotland.org.uk/blog/not-a-m... #SupportNotStigma

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