Prevention

Please note: Posts published before 2026 may reference our former name, the Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN)

  • Planet Youth (Prevention Capacity Assessment)

The Planet Youth process is most successful when there is a community structure in place to support implementation. The Prevention Capacity Assessment (PCA) is a service offered to communities that supports the implementation of the Planet Youth Guidance Program.

 

  • Youth Endowment Fund Toolkit https://youthendowmentfund.org.uk/yef-toolkit-what-works-to-prevent-youth-violence/

    A free, evidence-led resource drawing on over 2,000 studies to show which approaches are most likely to prevent children and young people from becoming involved in violence. Updated regularly — including methodology revisions in May 2025 — it’s a practical tool for anyone making commissioning or programme decisions around youth violence prevention. Worth bookmarking and returning to.

  • SVRU Research Hub https://www.svru.co.uk/research-hub/

    The Scottish Violence Reduction Unit’s Research Hub brings together new research, SVRU evaluations, and links to partner organisations working in violence prevention. Updated regularly and a useful bookmark for practitioners keeping up with the evidence base on prevention approaches in Scotland.


Know of other relevant resources to include on this page? Email us at hello@scscotland.org.uk and let us know.