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Community Disorder resources and updates

Following the tragic event that took place in Southport at the end of July 2024 and the violent scenes that have followed in various cities across the UK, we have been fortunate that the same level of violence and disorder has not been seen here in Wales.  However, tensions remain high. The network has pulled … Continued

Safer Communities Awards are back for a second year

The Safer Communities Awards are back for the second year running to celebrate the work of projects, partnerships and people actively making communities safer across Wales. The Wales Safer Communities Network has announced today that the awards will be taking place on Thursday 28 November at Wrexham Football Club, and entries are now open for … Continued

REFLECT Project educates young people to prevent offending

South Wales Fire and Rescue have opened Autumn referrals to their REFLECT project in readiness for Op Bang and bonfire season. The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service REFLECT Youth intervention Project has been a great success in working with young people as they have the chance to take part in workshops, doorstep sports and … Continued

Hate Hurts Wales x Victim Support campaign

Welsh Government and Victim Support have partnered to deliver the next phase of the Hate Hurts Wales campaign. The focus of this years’ campaign is to help position Victim Support as a judgement free organisation for people impacted by hate crime, and to highlight the confidential support and advice they can offer. The campaign aims … Continued

Partner Vacancy – Victim Support

Victim Support are looking to recruit a Service Delivery Assistant into their Wales hate crime team. The role is based in their St Mellons Office in Cardiff and can be a hybrid role. The role is varied and diverse, playing an important role in providing the highest quality of support and service. This is a … Continued

Tackling Anti-Asylum Activism

Members of the Safer Communities Network team recently attended a Local Government Association hosted Forum for Tackling Anti-Asylum Activism. There were some useful resources to share from the event, which were produced in partnership with Communities Inc and Refugee Roots. A digital myth buster about asylum seekers and refugees highlights some common misconceptions and details … Continued

Safer Communities Awareness Week 2024 dates announced

The Wales Safer Communities Network has announced the dates for this year’s Safer Communities Awareness week. This year the awareness week will be taking place from 16 to 20 September and will be raising awareness of Community Safety with a focus on ‘working together’. Partnership working is vital to the delivery of community safety initiatives … Continued

Support for Youth Workers

TThe Network of Regional Youth Work Units, UK Youth and National Youth Agency are creating a shared space for youth workers and allied professionals working with young people. They are hosting 3 sessions over the next week and a half to allow professionals to connect, reflect and provide support following recent unrest, discrimination and violence … Continued

Always a Reason, Always a Future

On 9 July we were delighted to have been invited to attend G4S Communities Impact event at the Senedd to present the 2024 Impact Report.   G4S Communities are a small part of the wider G4S company and support people involved within the criminal justice system. They work across Wales with people who’re living with … Continued

Spring/Summer Seminar Series 2024 round-up

The Wales Safer Communities Network is committed to sharing knowledge and best practice with all practitioners involved in community safety. Our seminar series is one of the many ways practitioners can engage with and learn from other members of the network. This series we were delighted to welcome over 240 delegates who registered to attend … Continued