What we do
We offer support to people detained by the immigration service in Scotland and influence policy on detention.
Volunteer
We recruit visitors and other volunteers several times a year. Click here to check for opportunities!
Donate
We could not continue without donations from generous people like you. Whether it’s a one-off or a regular contribution, it all matters.
If you would like us to visit you in Dungavel, or are interested in our Life After Detention project, please contact Shirley at sdvcoordinator@sdv.org.uk
Latest News
The wait is over, the second Shaw Review is finally published Posted Jul 27, 2018 By admin
In this blog, SDV director, Kate Alexander, takes a look at the follow up to 2016’s Shaw Review and presents an overview of its findings.
Detention Dialogues at the Glad Cafe Posted Jun 21, 2018 By admin
In this blog, SDV director Kate Alexander reports on our Refugee Festival Scotland event on 19 June at the Glad Cafe A darkened room, two
What do the latest detention figures tell us? Posted Feb 22, 2018 By admin
In this blog, SDV Director, Kate Alexander, takes a look at the latest detention figures from the Home Office. She looks at the issues for
Our Events
Oct
09
Test event
Time: 12:00AM
Location: Glasgow