This evidence from Barnardo's Scotland was provided for the Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee inquiry on the use of remand.
Barnardo’s Scotland works with children, young people and adults on remand or who have experienced remand, as well as children of parents on remand. The needs and profiles of both groups are well documented and include exposure to trauma, bereavement and loss as well as multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). For those who come into contact with the criminal justice system this means they may not be able to comply with community alternatives to custody and are more likely to be remanded. The nature of remand itself often limits the services and opportunities to those in custody and there are further issues which arise on release from prison.