Research, Reports
& Briefings
Here you’ll find research, evaluations, reports and briefing papers produced or commissioned by SC Scotland, helping to inform policy, practice and shared understanding across the sector.
Please note: Posts published before 2026 may reference our former name, the Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN)
31 December, 2023
Briefing Paper: Hate Crime Strategy for Scotland
This Briefing provides overview of the recently published Hate Crime Strategy for Scotland 2023 bythe Scottish Government with a…
31 December, 2022
Water Safety Signage Audit Report (2022)
Water Safety Signage: Audit Report (RoSPA, SCSN, RNLI) Supporting Water Safety Scotland This report, in partnership with Water Safety Scotland…
31 December, 2022
Briefing Paper | Evidence of Home Adaptations: When Is a Home Not A Home?
This Briefing provides overview of the recently published Evidence Review of Home Adaptations in the UK and other OECD Countries.The…
2 November, 2022
Marches & Parades Working Group Report published
Recommendations to improve how marches and parades are planned and organised across Scotland have been published. The Short Life…
31 August, 2022
Joint Working Arrangements between Community Justice & Community Safety (2022)
Joint Working Arrangements between Community Justice & Community Safety (2022) Recent years have seen significant reform, legislation and policy changes…
9 March, 2022
SCSN Briefing: The Vision for Justice in Scotland 2022
The SCSN team have prepared this summary for information of our members and partners, and thewider community safety sector in…