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There has been much focus on dangerous dogs and dog control legislation in recent days after news of another shocking and devastating, fatal dog attack over the weekend. The Scottish Community Safety Network regards dog control as a serious community safety issue and remains committed to our work with partners to do all we can...
by David Barbour, SCSN Communications Officer Finally, after years of campaigning by many organisations and individuals â it looks like a safer drug consumption room will soon open in Scotland. Following a decision from the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain that she would be willing to issue guidance that it would not be in the public...
August Results Our Question of the Month for August 2023 was based around our August newsletter theme of âCelebrating Community Safety Partnershipsâ. Community Safety Partnerships carry out a lot of work in local communities, but very often can be something of an invisible hand – influencing and shaping our communities in ways that might not...
We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2023, taking place 11 – 17 September. Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of taking care of your gas appliances. It is coordinated by Gas Safe Register, the official list of gas engineers who are...
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September, our charity partner Samaritans is encouraging people not to be afraid to talk about suicidal thoughts and feelings if they are worried about someone, as well as highlighting the importance of the language we use when we talk about suicide Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK...
The SCSN has published its response to the Scottish Governmentâs Victims, Witnesses, Crime and Justice (Reform) Bill. The SCSN supports the creation of a Victims and Witnesses Commissioner and the establishment of a specialised sexual offences court. We also welcome the introduction of anonymity for those reporting sexual crime. We also support a reduction in...
by Kevin Chase, SCSN National Development Officer and Home Safety Scotland Forum Convener So, it has finally arrived. The Scottish Government has announced the consultation for home adaptations and home use, or to give the consultation the full title, âEnhancing the Accessibility, Adaptability and Usability of Scotlandâs Homesâ. You may know the consultation by another...
Second phase of Democracy Matters national conversation. People across Scotland are being asked to suggest ways of increasing local control over decision-making. The second phase of the Democracy Matters national conversation will give people the opportunity to come together in their communities to imagine how new and inclusive democratic processes can best help their town,...
We recently conducted our annual Member and Stakeholder Survey for the year 2022/23. As part of our Business Plan, we issue an annual survey to our members, partners and stakeholders to assess how well we are achieving our outcomes and if our support continues to be perceived as valuable. The feedback from the annual survey...
Question of the Month for July: Results Our Question of the Month for July was inspired by our last newsletterâs âWater Safetyâ theme. Recent figures from England & Wales saw a sizeable increase in deaths in the water, including babies drowning in baths and calls for parents to be aware of how to keep their...