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The Safer Communities Awards are back to celebrate the work of projects, partnerships and people actively making communities safer across Wales. The Wales Safer Communities Network will be hosting the awards on Thursday 27 November at Aberystwyth University, and entries are now open for nominations. The Awards ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase … Continued
There are two vacancies for voluntary lay advisers for Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements in the Dyfed-Powys area. This role is suitable for someone who: The deadline for applications is 5pm on 19 August 2025. Find out more about the role of MAPPA Lay Advisers. See the full job advert and how to apply.
Dyfed-Powys Police is recognised as one of the largest rural forces in England and Wales and has a reputation for its community focus, with its Neighbourhood Police and Prevention model at the heart of service delivery. The Police and Crime Commissioner is inviting applicants from expectational candidates with an authentic leadership style, demonstrating the highest level of … Continued
Criminal Justice in Wales consists of the police, probation, prisons, Crown Prosecution Service, Youth Justice, and the Court and Tribunal service. All these partners are continuing to work on their Criminal Justice Anti-Racism Action Plan for Wales, which was launched in 2022. Criminal Justice in Wales now want to recruit new members to its Independent Panel, … Continued
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
