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526            <div><p><strong>The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. There are seventeen operational prisons located across Scotland: sixteen directly operated by SPS and one operated by a private sector operator under contract to SPS.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>We directly employ around 5000 staff. We are responsible for those who are committed to our care by the Courts and are accountable to the Scottish Parliament for the delivery of custodial care in accordance with The Prisons and Young Offenders Institutions (Scotland) Rules 2011.</p><p>We operate a Victim Notification Scheme for registered victims of crime, who have the right to receive information about the progression and eventual release of people convicted of the offence against them. We also manage the contract for the Scotland-wide Court Custody and Prisoner Escorting Service for the provision of safe and secure transport for those in custody to and from courts, and appointments on behalf of multi-agency justice partners.&nbsp;</p></div>
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556                                              Belief
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558                                          <div class="editor summary">
559                                                <p>we believe that people can change</p>
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569                                              Respect
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572                                                <p>we are inclusive, respecting the needs, rights and voices of everyone equitably</p>
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582                                              Openness
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584                                          <div class="editor summary">
585                                                <p>we work with others to achieve the best outcomes</p>
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598                                                <p>we have high ethical, moral and professional standards</p>
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611                                                <p>we care about people and believe that positive relationships are a critical enabler of change</p>
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621                                              Humility
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623                                          <div class="editor summary">
624                                                <p>we cannot do this on our own, we recognise that we need to work with and learn from others</p>
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637                                                <p>we continually find ways to improve the delivery of prison services in Scotland</p>
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755                                                      Partnership
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757                                                                            <p>We value the distinctive role of partners across all sectors in helping us respond to the challenges we face and deliver better outcomes for those in our care, our communities, and Scotland as a whole.</p>
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780                          class="sr-only">Staff member in woodwork workshop at Low Moss</figcaption>
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785                                                      Prison Industries
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787                                                                            <p>This page will provide you with information on the current range of products manufactured in SPS Establishments.</p>
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