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Community Safety In Scotland September 2014. Justice Strategy. Reducing crime , in particular violent and serious organised crime Reducing harmful impact of drugs and alcohol use Preventing offending by young people Reducing re-offending
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Community Safety In Scotland September 2014
Justice Strategy • Reducing crime, in particular violent and serious organised crime • Reducing harmful impact of drugs and alcohol use • Preventing offending by young people • Reducing re-offending • Increasing public confidence and reducing fear of crime • Reducing the harm from fires and other emergencies • Tackling hate crime and sectarianism • Strengthening engagement and resilience • Transforming civil and administrative justice • Widening access to justice and advancing law reform • Enhanced efficiency • Supporting victims and witnesses
Building Safer Communities Programme Vision Is of a flourishing, optimistic Scotland in which resilient communities, families and individuals live safe from crime disorder and danger. Approach Crime has fallen sharply across Scotland but not equally. We want to reduce inequality and drive improvement by building on the strengths, assets and resilience of communities. www.buildingsafercommunities.co.uk
So what are SCSN doing? • represent the sector at a national level and advocate on behalf of the sector • develop practical guidance and toolkits • support the sector to evidence the value, cost benefits and impact of community safety • provide legislative and policy briefing papers • facilitate research and build a strong evidence base • provide networking opportunities and facilitate events and forums which increase members capacity • provide training and continuous professional development opportunities