Resources – Safer Communities Scotland

Button battery tragedies – spread the word to prevent devastating deaths

If a child swallows a button battery, they can be left with internal injuries that are catastrophic and life changing. Sadly, some injuries can be fatal. A powerful button battery can have devastating effects in just a couple of hours. 17-month-old Hughie McMahon died in Motherwell on Boxing Day after swallowing a button battery. His...

Experiences & Perceptions of Community Safety: Free animation video resource published!

Jenn
Research, Resources
June 17, 2021
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The Scottish Community Safety Network recently published a significant piece of research. ‘Experiences and Perceptions of Community Safety in Scotland’, produced by Robyn Bailey, Social Researcher for the Scottish Government, was commissioned by SCSN as part of the Scottish Government’s analytical exchange programme. The research was launched at a webinar on 1st December 2020 with practitioners...