Archive: Safer Communities Case Studies (2015)

31 December, 2015

This collection features the winners and finalists from the 2015 Safer Communities Awards. These initiatives highlight a landmark year for community resilience and partnership working across Scotland. From pioneering work in disability hate crime awareness to innovative emergency response planning following the 2012 winter storms, these projects demonstrate how local communities and national agencies can…

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Archive: Safer Communities Case Studies (2013)

31 December, 2013

The initiatives from 2013 represent a pivotal time in Scottish community safety, marking the early adoption of digital tools like mobile apps and the expansion of peer-led education. These case studies showcase long-standing programs in road safety and knife crime prevention that set the standard for national campaigns. From wilderness-based rehabilitation for women in the…

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Archive: Safer Communities Case Studies (2012)

31 December, 2012

The 2012 archive highlights a strong focus on “problem-solving” at the neighbourhood level. These projects represent early successes in tackling deeply-rooted social issues—such as sectarianism and the safety of women in vulnerable situations—through direct community engagement. By looking back at these initiatives, we can see the origins of the multi-agency “Public Reassurance” models that have…

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