The Wales Safer Communities Network is launching a seminar series focused on social justice and community impact. This series of five online events brings together practitioners and partners from across Wales to explore the intersections of health, justice, inclusion and community safety.
Each session will offer insight, spark conversation and share learning that supports evidence-based, collaborative approaches to create safer communities. Whether you’re a frontline practitioner, policymaker or researcher, these seminars offer valuable perspectives and practical takeaways to enhance your work.
All seminars are free to attend. Sessions will include time for questions and will be recorded (subject to confirmation).
Click the links below to sign up, or login to our new member portal to book your place.
Marmot area – Building a safer Gwent
The Marmot approach tackles health inequalities through a trauma-informed lens. In this session, Professor Tracy Daszkiewicz (Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) and David Leech (Torfaen County Borough Council) will discuss how Gwent became the first region in Wales to adopt this model. The seminar will examine the principles, challenges and community safety outcomes of this work.
Hate Crime and Antisocial Behaviour – Making streets and communities safer
Join Dr Lella Nouri (Swansea University) and Rebecca Bryant OBE (Resolve) for an exploration of innovative responses to hate crime and antisocial behaviour. Dr Nouri will introduce the StreetSnap app and Flip the Streets project, while Rebecca will talk about ASB awareness week and highlight Resolve’s four key asks of Government.
Diversion for Drug Possession Offences
Dyfed-Powys Police has introduced a diversion scheme for adults caught in possession of illegal substances, offering a route to treatment and rehabilitation outside the criminal justice system. The scheme has led to increased engagement with treatment services, reduced street-level drug demand, and freed up police capacity to focus on prevention and serious offences. It has also eased pressure on the criminal justice system. Join Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn and Detective Superintendent Gareth Roberts as they outline how the scheme was introduced, the partners involved, and the lessons learned.
Neurodivergence and Extremism – Understanding vulnerabilities and addressing risks
Donna Sharland (Neurodivergence Wales) will discuss the specific vulnerabilities neurodivergent individuals may face in relation to radicalisation, and the importance of early intervention. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the risks, practical safeguarding strategies and how to support individuals more effectively.
Right Care, Right Person – Rollout progress and implementation
Wednesday 25 June, 13:00–14:30
Right Care, Right Person (RCRP) is being implemented across Wales to ensure individuals experiencing mental health crises are supported by the most appropriate services. This session provides an overview of the rollout so far, with updates from the RCRP Wales National Partnership Group and police forces across Wales. Attendees will hear about current progress, future phases, governance and how to raise concerns, along with key lessons learned from implementation to date.
