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Why Cranstoun helps

We work alongside the criminal justice system to break the cycle of crime and substance use as early as possible. By engaging with our services people have the opportunity to make positive changes to improve their lives and the communities they live in.

Currently, Cranstoun operates a number of region-wide Criminal Justice Services including Arrest Referral, DIVERT™ (pre-arrest drug diversion), Alcohol Related Violence and Alcohol Related Domestic Abuse. We also deliver psychosocial substance use treatment at HMP Birmingham.

By putting the person at the centre of our support, keeping empathy at the forefront and offering knowledge and understanding, we can create safer communities by reducing re-offending and improving access to services.

How Cranstoun helps

Cranstoun works directly with statutory and third sector organisations within the criminal justice system to support and educate offenders, victims, witnesses and the wider community. By offering alternative methods of support and intervention, we can create positive change in people’s lives.

We specialise in services in and out of custody and support the design of systems to improve local, regional and national pathways.

Cranstoun can offer the following support:

• Person-centred holistic assessment
• Tailored advice and information
• Onward referral for specialist treatment and advice
• Naloxone training and supply
• Education programmes to address drug and alcohol related violence
• Support for police and community relations
• Early intervention support

Everyone has their own journey, their own experience and their own life path. At Cranstoun, we understand this, and will always aim to work alongside individuals, systems and organisations to bring out the best in those that engage with us.

Have a look at the programmes on offer below to learn more.

Police Industry Charter

Cranstoun are signed up to the Police Industry Charter showing our commitment to working in partnership with policing through five principles.

1. Designing products, services, and systems on the principle of interoperability first.
2. Adopting a Maximum Transparency by Default (MTBD) position for products and services.
3. Supporting the professional development of practitioners and senior leaders.
4. Supporting UK policing in delivering sustainability.
5. Collaboration and partnership.