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ASB Guidance: Seven Minute Briefing

The Wales Safer Communities Network have released a seven minute briefing following the release of the Anti-Social Behaviour Statutory Guidance by the Home Office in June 2022. Please click here for the most recent seven-minute briefing.

Crimestoppers: Tackling romance fraud

Crimestoppers have launched a new campaign to raise awareness and tackle romance fraud. Increasingly individuals across the UK are meeting people online, with online dating now one of the most common ways to meet a romantic partner. While most users are genuine, unfortunately some are looking to take advantage of individuals looking for love. The … Continued

With Us, Not Against Us

Emergency workers in Wales are asking the public to treat them with respect Assaults on emergency workers in Wales are on the rise, new data has revealed. More than 4,240 assaults were committed against emergency workers, including police, fire and ambulance crews, in the period April 2019 – November 2020, representing a monthly average increase … Continued

Serious Violence Duty Statutory Guidance

Please find below the link to the final statutory guidance. This statutory guidance will be reviewed a year after its publication: Serious Violence Duty – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

New Episode! Safer Communities Podcast

Today we publish a brand new episode in Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast, Tackling harmful behaviours with children and young people. Our guest for this week’s episode is Bethan James, the Dyfed-Powys Police Schools Programme Manager. In this episode, we’ll be looking at the most effective ways to tackle harmful behaviours with children … Continued

New Episode! Safer Communities Podcast

Today we publish a brand new episode in Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast, Supporting victims and communities in north Wales. Our guests for this week’s Welsh episode is Rhian Rees Roberts, the Scrutiny & Policy Officer, and Stephen Hughes, Chief Executive and Monitoring Officer, for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner … Continued

New Episode! Safer Communities Podcast

Today we publish another episode in Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast, Prevention – How bystanders can help to stop sexual harassment. Our guest for this week’s Welsh episode is Ann Williams, Helpline Manager for the Live Fear Free Helpline; and our guest for the English episode is Sophie Weeks, the Head of Public … Continued

Scottish Community Safety Network: Home Safety Map

The Scottish Community Safety Network have published a ‘Home Safety Map’, developed in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). The map illustrates research into common, avoidable hazards in our homes. It highlights tragic causes of injury and death, specific to pre-school children and adults over 65. This resource is for … Continued

Leaflet: Radicalisation and the Internet

Counter Terrorism Police have created a new leaflet on Internet usage and the risks of radicalisation. The leaflet is aimed at parents/ guardians and is intended to help explain how to spot signs of radicalisation with some links with advice and support. Please follow the link below to access the leaflet.

New Episode! Safer Communities Podcast

Today we publish the second episode in Series 2 of the Safer Communities Podcast, ACT now! The dangers of violent misogyny and radicalisation. Our guest for this week’s Welsh episode is Alun Thomas, the Prevent Regional Adviser for South East Wales; and our guest for the English episode is Andrew Jones, the Prevent Community Engagement … Continued