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The Wales Safer Communities Network is proud to stand with organisations across the UK in support of ASB Awareness Week 2025, a national campaign running from 30 June – 6 July to take a stand against anti-social behaviour (ASB) and promote safer communities. Led by Resolve, the UK-wide leading organisation on ASB, the week is … Continued
The fifth and final seminar in the Wales Safer Communities Network social justice and community impact seminar series explored the implementation of the Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) model in Wales. This approach aims to ensure that individuals experiencing health and social care crises receive the most appropriate response from the right agency, rather than … Continued
Understanding Vulnerabilities and Building Safer Communities Neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and other cognitive differences, may face unique vulnerabilities that can increase their risk of being drawn into extremist ideologies. These vulnerabilities often stem from social isolation, difficulties in interpreting social cues, and a desire for belonging or identity. Understanding these factors is … Continued
The third seminar in the Wales Safer Communities Network series focused on the innovative public health approach to drug possession in Dyfed Powys. This approach aims to address substance misuse and its impact on crime through diversion to treatment and rehabilitation, rather than traditional criminal justice methods. Public Health Approach to Drug Possession The Dyfed … Continued
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has launched a Community Contract funding initiative aimed at enhancing product safety awareness and action within communities. The initiative seeks to empower consumers and promote safety-related education. Product safety is a cornerstone of community wellbeing, and initiatives like the Community Contract funding help practitioners and community leaders … Continued
The second seminar in our social justice and community impact series focused on the critical issues of hate crime and anti-social behaviour. This session brought together experts to discuss innovative approaches and share valuable insights relevant to community safety practitioners in Wales. Understanding the Impact of Hate Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour Dr. Lella Nuri presented … Continued
We recently held the first seminar in our seminar series focussed on social justice and community impact. This seminar, delved into the Marmot approach and its application in Gwent. Understanding the Marmot Approach The Marmot approach, named after Professor Michael Marmot, emphasises the importance of addressing social determinants of health to reduce health inequalities. This … Continued
After much consideration, the Wales Safer Communities Network has decided to leave X (formerly known as Twitter). This decision hasn’t been made lightly. Over time, we’ve seen a significant drop in meaningful engagement on the platform, alongside a growing toxic environment and the increasing spread of misinformation. These changes no longer align with our values … Continued
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales. Each year there are 11 St David Awards, the first 10 of which are nominated for by the public: The finalists and winners are decided upon by the First Minister of the Welsh Government and their advisers. The St David Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements … Continued
The Safer Swansea Partnership is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to co-ordinate Anti-Social Behaviour and to develop support for Anti-Social Behaviour response and awareness initiatives across the Safer Swansea Partnership. The role will co-ordinate multi agency meetings relating to Anti-Social Behaviour and in particular the staged intervention process and case conferences. You … Continued
