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by Lorraine Gillies, SCSN Chief Officer For something to be really measured by an outcomes approach, the words ‘so what’ will come up time after time. Insert organisation name held 10 events last year – so what?! You know what I mean. We were so what-ed of our heads! Rightly so, no one wants to be...
Wednesday 1st November 202310am-3pm Glasgow Clyde College, Langside Campus The Annual SCSN AGM followed by a Community Safety Conference with some fantastic presentations on a range of Community Safety Topics! On 1st November, we’re holding our Annual AGM followed by a Community Safety Conference with a range of presentations on some of the hot button...
Our friends at Generations Working Together are seeking new trustees and have asked us to share the opportunity via our network as they are looking for people with experience and knowledge of the community safety sector. GWT is looking for two trustees who have experience of working in the voluntary, public or private sector who want...
There has been much focus on dangerous dogs and dog control legislation in recent days after news of another shocking and devastating, fatal dog attack over the weekend. The Scottish Community Safety Network regards dog control as a serious community safety issue and remains committed to our work with partners to do all we can...
by David Barbour, SCSN Communications Officer Finally, after years of campaigning by many organisations and individuals – it looks like a safer drug consumption room will soon open in Scotland. Following a decision from the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain that she would be willing to issue guidance that it would not be in the public...
August Results Our Question of the Month for August 2023 was based around our August newsletter theme of ‘Celebrating Community Safety Partnerships’. Community Safety Partnerships carry out a lot of work in local communities, but very often can be something of an invisible hand – influencing and shaping our communities in ways that might not...
We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2023, taking place 11 – 17 September. Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. It is coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are...
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, our charity partner Samaritans is encouraging people not to be afraid to talk about suicidal thoughts and feelings if they are worried about someone, as well as highlighting the importance of the language we use when we talk about suicide Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK...
The SCSN has published its response to the Scottish Government’s Victims, Witnesses, Crime and Justice (Reform) Bill. The SCSN supports the creation of a Victims and Witnesses Commissioner and the establishment of a specialised sexual offences court. We also welcome the introduction of anonymity for those reporting sexual crime. We also support a reduction in...
by Kevin Chase, SCSN National Development Officer and Home Safety Scotland Forum Convener So, it has finally arrived. The Scottish Government has announced the consultation for home adaptations and home use, or to give the consultation the full title, “Enhancing the Accessibility, Adaptability and Usability of Scotland’s Homes”. You may know the consultation by another...