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Serious and organised crime local profiles published

Dan Jarvis MBE MP, Minister for Security, has announced the publication of updated guidance which sets out Serious Organised Crime (SOC) local profiles and the guiding principles for their implementation. Whilst SOC local profiles are not new – introduced in 2014 – they have been refreshed to respond to the changes to SOC since 2014. … Continued

VAWDASV Blueprint – Group Concept Mapping Study

The Welsh Government Perpetrator Policy Team has commissioned the University of South Wales (USW) to establish an agreed definition of efficacy in relation to perpetrator interventions that will inform a Welsh Government position statement and to support the development of consistent commissioning and measurement of interventions to reduce perpetration. USW would be delighted if you … Continued

Future and long-term thinking – training events

The Future Generations Commissioner in partnership with other organisations is supporting a number of upcoming training events to prompt forward thinking. Future Hub Wales – How do I think long-term  Do you want to know more about long-term thinking, try out different foresight techniques and apply them in your work? There are two dates and … Continued

Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant

Could your organisation benefit from strategic thinking about volunteering? There’s a lot to learn from recipients of the Volunteering Wales Strategic Grants who have been leading pioneering projects that look long-term at volunteering and how we can unlock its potential. Resources that share findings from these projects are now available to use for free at … Continued

VAWDASV Research – Powerful Perpetrators

Powerful Perpetrators is a five-year project looking at sexual misconduct and abuse perpetrated by professionals, and the regulatory and administrative justice mechanisms used to investigate and sanction their behaviour. It is an ERC/UKRI funded project (EP/Y004698/1, 01-Nov-23 to 31-Oct-28) exploring the nature and prevalence of sexual misconduct and abuse perpetrated by professionals. It also seeks … Continued

Fearless Knife Crime Campaign

From December 16th, 2024, Fearless have launched a knife crime campaign. The campaign, through targeted communications, will raise the profile of the anonymous reporting service that Fearless provides and build trust and confidence in the local community around speaking up and reporting crime. Fearless is the dedicated youth service from the charity, Crimestoppers, where young … Continued

Partner Vacancy – Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner South Wales

The overall responsibility of the South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner is to maintain an effective and efficient police service and to play a leading role in crime reduction and community safety in the force area.  To assist her in this, the Police and Crime Commissioner is seeking to this appointment based at South Wales … Continued

Fire Safety and E-Bikes: Statutory Guidance and Consumer Awareness Campaign

E-bikes and e-scooters are increasingly popular as eco-friendly transportation options, but their lithium-ion batteries pose a serious fire risk if not properly manufactured, maintained, or used. To tackling this growing concern the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have published statutory guidance for businesses and launched a “Buy Safe, Be Safe” product safety campaign. … Continued

Network Engagement Survey

Our purpose at the Wales Safer Communities Network is to bring together practitioners to address challenges, share best practices and information. We aim to be the strategic voice that champions and connects everyone involved in community safety so they can create safer communities. To help us do that we’re asking for your feedback on how you … Continued

Substance Use Health Needs Assessment – Focus Group

Public Health Wales is seeking participants for a series of focus groups as part of their ongoing Substance Use Health Needs Assessment. This initiative aims to gather valuable insights from stakeholders across Wales to inform strategies on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and harm reduction related to substance use and its wider impacts. About the Focus … Continued