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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
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
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
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
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
29 November 2024 Yesterday 28 awards were presented to projects, partnerships and people actively making communities safer across Wales. There was one overall winner, awarded to the Swansea City Chill project, in addition to 15 category awards and 12 highly commended awards. The awards showcase partnership working of organisations and agencies across Wales to improve … Continued
This week the Wales Safer Communities Network will host the second annual Safer Communities Awards at Wrexham AFC. The awards celebrate the work of projects, partnerships and people actively making communities safer across Wales. On Thursday 28 November community safety professionals will gather at the now famous Wrexham AFC to hear the winners of this … Continued
The Office of Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) have launched their community contract fund. This year the funding is focusing on two distinct product safety themes: The aim of the community contract funding is for consumers to be better educated about product safety related risks and be empowered to keep themselves and others safe. Funding is available … Continued
Wales Safer Communities Network shows support for ASB Awareness Week 2024 The Wales Safer Communities Network has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Wales safe. Running from November 18 – 24, ASB Awareness Week 2024 aims to encourage communities to take a stand against ASB and highlight the … Continued
Researcher Dr. Sophia Kier-Byfield is seeking participants for a study exploring the experiences of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic women who have encountered or observed workplace sexual harassment in Wales within the last five years. This project, funded by the Welsh Government’s Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Blueprint, Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan, … Continued
