Violence Reduction

Imagine A Man – No Knives Better Lives ThisĀ resourceĀ 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…

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External Toolkits/Resources

This page contains a list of toolkits and resources published by our partners and stakeholder organisations in Community Safety. These are listed by topic. Alcohol & other Drugs Children & Young People Climate Crisis Co-Production Community Engagement Crime and Justice Cyber Crime/Security Evaluation & Evidence Home Safety LGBTI+ Older People Partnership Working Place Prevention Road…

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Football-Related Antisocial Behaviour | Lunchtime Learning Summary

SCSN Lunchtime Learning | Football-Related Antisocial Behaviour Key learnings / summary Ā  The Challenge From January 2025, South Ayrshire experienced a significant spike in football-related ASB including violence, weapon carrying, widespread graffiti, pyrotechnic use, and territorial tensions between supporter factions. A major trigger incident at Whitlets Victoria involving fighting, vandalism and weapons prompted urgent action.…

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Effective Interventions Reviews

Produced in partnership with Glasgow University, Effective Intervention Reviews provide independent academic research from across the UK on a range of community safety topics. These archived reports offer evidence-based insights into what works in community safety practice. User Guide: How to work with the SCS Effective Intervention Reviews   Anti-Social Behaviour Approaches to Community Safety…

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