- Imagine A Man – No Knives Better Lives
This resource is a contribution towards developing a continuing understanding of what constitutes positive masculinity. It is important because it attempts to define the role of men in society in a way that we believe to be aspirational. Above all we want boys and young men to be optimistic for the future and to flourish.
- Research Hub – Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Research is key to a public health approach to violence prevention. From correctly identifying the issues, through to establishing effective interventions and evaluating what does and does not work to make Scotland safer.
In this Research Hub you’ll find new research and reports, a range of SVRU resources and evaluations, an archive of older material and some useful links to the work of relevant organisations which may be of interest.
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Better Lives: Understanding Violence Prevention and Knife Carrying (CPD e-learning) https://www.youthlink.scot/news/new-nkbl-cpd-accredited-e-learning-course-to-tackle-knife-crime/
A free, CPD-accredited e-learning course from No Knives Better Lives, designed for teachers, youth workers, police officers, social workers and volunteers. It covers the public health foundations of violence prevention, the root causes of knife carrying, and practical strategies for engaging young people. Accredited by SCQF. Access through the NKBL Learning Hub — create a free account to enrol and receive a certificate on completion.
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Quit Fighting For Likes — Practitioner Resources (SVRU / NKBL / MAV) https://www.svru.co.uk/2024/09/quit-fighting-for-likes-campaign-launched/
Developed in 2024 by the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, No Knives Better Lives and Medics Against Violence, and co-produced with young people, this campaign addresses the role of social media in encouraging violent behaviour. The practitioner resources — including session plans and activities — are designed for use in schools and youth groups, with step-by-step delivery guidance. Free to access.
Know of other relevant resources to include on this page? Email us at hello@scscotland.org.uk and let us know.
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