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SC Scotland Closure Announcement & FAQ
SC Scotland will close on 30 September 2026 Scottish Government funding for SC Scotland (previously known as the Scottish Community…
Reassurance Over Fear: Why Community Safety Starts with Listening to Young People | Guest Blog
We’re pleased to share this guest blog from Vicki Ridley, Senior Development Officer for No Knives Better Lives at YouthLink…
Can I help you? Prevention, prolific offenders and the future of retail crime in Scotland | Guest Blog (Part 2 of 2)
We’re delighted to share part two of our guest blog series from Kevin Chase, who works with the Retail Crime…
Embedding Trauma-Informed Practice in Community Safety | Lunchtime Learning Seminar (Co-hosted with Improvement Service) | Summary
Embedding Trauma-Informed Practice in Community Safety: Key Learnings On 26 August 2026, Safer Communities Scotland and the Improvement Service’s Protecting…
A victimless crime? The reality of theft by shoplifting in Scotland | Guest Blog (Part 1 of 2)
We’re delighted to share this guest post from Kevin Chase, who works with the Retail Crime Task Force at Police…
North Lanarkshire Council’s Approach to CCTV and Community Safety | Lunchtime Learning Summary
Lunchtime Learning Summary: North Lanarkshire Council’s Approach to CCTV and Community Safety 16 April 2026 – Graeme Good (Business Manager…
Looking Ahead: A Message from Our Chief Officer
March 2026 marks a significant moment for SC Scotland. As we close one chapter — including a change of name,…
Annual Report 2024/25
SC Scotland has published its annual report for 2024/25-a year of challenge, resilience, and impact across Scotland’s community safety sector….
The Community Impact of Hoarding Disorder | Lunchtime Learning Summary
Lunchtime Learning Summary: The Community Impact of Hoarding Disorder 17 March 2026 Over 50 people joined Kerry Musselbrook (Development…
From SCSN to SC Scotland: Here’s What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t)
Welcome! You’ve found the new digital home of Safer Communities Scotland (SC Scotland). For a long time, we’ve…