James Docherty

James has worked in Violence Prevention for 15 years and is currently a Project Manager within the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU). He leads on assessment, formulation and interventions that contribute to all (SVRU) activity using a public health approach to reduce violence. Role deliverables include developing and delivering projects, ensuring interventions are rights respecting, trauma informed and inclusive of lived experience voice.

James advocates strongly for change and awareness of how we address the cost of Adverse Childhood Experiences and untreated trauma in our society. Previously he has worked with a leading Children’s charity on diversion programmes with young people on the cusp of organised crime. James is also a member of Trauma Aware Law who work to improve the justice system in order to prevent further victims.

Additionally, James is also an Adviser at Community Justice Scotland. A cross team functional post that aims to ensure all work is fully aligned to Community Justice Scotland values.