Making Scotland a safer and stronger place means developing a coherent penal policy which is tough on serious crime, offers swift justice and community payback.
It also means encouraging a culture of personal and collective responsibility and promoting opportunities. But the Scottish Government firmly believes that prevention is better than cure and the underlying causes of crime must be tackled.
Know the Score
The new Know the Score campaign informs young people about the dangers of using cocaine.
Find out more www.knowthescore.info