Vision
HELPING TO BUILD A SAFER SCOTLAND, UNLOCKING POTENTIAL, TRANSFORMING LIVES
The Vision, Mission and Values for the SPS are central to our direction. The aim is to build on the already strong foundations of the service to develop an improved focus and investment in rehabilitation and reintegration services that help people in our care to fulfill their potential as responsible citizens.

Our Vision and Mission establish our commitment to;
- view ourselves as part of the 'whole system';
- develop a person-centred asset-based approach;
- promote individual agency and self-efficacy to realise potential;
- strengthen links into communities and support through-care; and
- professionalise and invest in SPS staff as effective change agents.
SPS' Operating Task
Helping to protect the public and reducing reoffending through safe and secure custodial services that empower offenders to take responsibility and fulfill their potential.
We achieve this through;
CUSTODY Managing safe and secure custodial environments
ORDER Providing stability and order that helps offenders to transform their lives
CARE Supporting wellbeing and treating with respect and humanity all in our care; and
OPPORTUNITY Providing opportunities which develop the potential of staff, our partnerships and the people in our care.