We believe violence is preventable, not inevitable. Scot Gov/Police Scotland Unit using a public health approach to end violence.
Scotland, UK
Joined July 2010
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"You can’t create solutions for young people without including them. We live the realities that decisions are being made about." Sky from @cluedupproject reflects on taking part in a Youth Opportunity summit orlo.uk/CL71U
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Today on this World Suicide Prevention Day we want you to know, you are not alone.
Here's @AmyJIrons, with an important message.
Support is available on our website. 💜
🔗 suicideprevention.scot
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Are you care experienced, or supporting someone who is?
We’re inviting people to share what friendship means to them through art, writing, music or photography. Every entry gets a £15 voucher + a place in our online exhibition. buff.ly/Xfw2PsR
At an event in Glasgow this week, James M, the founder of Violence Anonymous, spoke to an audience about learning how to heal and move forward from past traumas to recover from violence.
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📚 Violence prevention resources!
This Schools Directory 2025 brings together a wide range of evidence-based, proven resources in one accessible place - all developed by experienced organisations already working in Scottish schools 🏫
Check it out 👉 bit.ly/45v9AD2
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Spread the word – we are hosting a webinar next week to cover everything you need to know about the Criminal Exploitation of Children Framework for Practice.
This framework will be supported by a new e-learning module, with four hours of self directed study to learn all about preventing and recognizing criminal exploitation of children – and tackling it as a child protection issue. This is one module in a brand new series of e-learning opportunities which will be available over the coming months.
Find out more about this at our upcoming webinar:
buff.ly/cckDolZ
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🔊 We are recruiting at the Violence Reduction Unit! 🔊
🏴 The Scottish Violence Reduction Unit is Scotland’s national centre for expertise on violence – and we’ve got two fantastic opportunities to join us:
🌟 Communications Manager
🌟 Digital Communications Assistant
📣 📣 📣 The SVRU is hiring a Communications Manager and a Digital Communications Assistant. This is an opportunity to be part of a team driving change and creating safer communities across Scotland. Find out more about both vacancies here orlo.uk/dCDOQ
📣 📣 📣 The SVRU is hiring a Communications Manager and a Digital Communications Assistant. This is an opportunity to be part of a team driving change and creating safer communities across Scotland. Find out more about both vacancies here orlo.uk/dCDOQ
Find out more about an event bringing the founder of Violence Anonymous to Glasgow to hear about strategies for recovering from violence. This free, in-person event provides a safe space for learning, discussion and support. orlo.uk/vpiYd
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Come along to our Friday Night Football Tournament at St. Roch’s Secondary. It runs from 6–8 p.m. for participants ages 12–18.
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🚨 Fellowship alert! 🚨
Could you help us support the youth work sector to build positive, ethical, values-led relationships with digital tech companies?
💷 Up to £15K available
⏱️ Work completed by March 2026
📅 Apply by 15 September 2025
🔗 bit.ly/3Hf8mCM
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📢 Upcoming course 🎓
Join @YouthScotland for a 6 part course designed to give youth workers an understanding of the National Youth Work framework and other key elements when working with and engaging young people💡
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4lSWlBt
The SVRU Training Development Officer Cat Grady regularly delivers inputs on the public health approach to violence reduction. These include discussing relationship-based practice & de-escalation techniques. Some can be viewed under 'more resources' here orlo.uk/Deibi
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Head of the SVRU Jimmy Paul, joined by Sky from the @cluedupproject in Fife, attended the Youth Opportunity Summit at St James's Palace yesterday to discuss the importance of young people being involved in the conversation around violence impacting young people.
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Thank you for the visit to the SVRU office to hear about the ongoing work to reduce violence in Scotland.
One of our team leaders Delma met with @AMacDonaldMLC Australian Shadow Minister for Justice from NSW last week to tell her about all the work we do @MAVscotland while she was on her visit to Scotland.
Wishing you safe travels Aileen!
"Let the legacy be that we truly heard our young people, understood them, and worked with them to build a safer, stronger, and more hopeful Scotland for everyone." Read more from Jimmy Paul, head of the SVRU. orlo.uk/ftHRL
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🎧Glasgow: Wise Men and Natural Highs
Maryhill used to make headlines for gangs. But what if the story has changed?
In this episode, meet the team at @G20YouthProject and a group of young men flipping the script.
Hear their story: shorturl.at/2NWAe
#YoungWarriorsPodcast
Research is key to a public health approach to reducing violence. This includes identifying the issues, through to establishing effective interventions and evaluation. The SVRU's research hub contains resources & links to the work of relevant organisations orlo.uk/hTIsY
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We’re proud to support the Community category at this year’s @youngscot Awards! 🌟
Girls Who Walk, Sky Goodlad, and Project Sonrisa are creating safer, more connected communities across Scotland.
Let’s celebrate these inspiring changemakers! 👏
#CommunityChampions #YSAwards
The public health approach, including being focused on understanding the issue, listening to young people, tackling root causes, early intervention and whole family support is crucial.