Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
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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
"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 https://t.co/zOWAgZcSXr
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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. 💜 🔗 https://t.co/Y0rabRFlHm
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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.
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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 👉 https://t.co/mHMYyWIBhZ
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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
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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
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📣 📣 📣 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
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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.
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Join us for a powerful event with the founder of Violence Anonymous to learn how to heal and move forward from past traumas and violence.
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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 🔗 https://t.co/X4aGGDaGAI
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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 👉 https://t.co/TORHF7Kg3n
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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 https://t.co/m1NF9N8gJA
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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!
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"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.
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By Jimmy Paul, Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit This week’s release of Scotland’s homicide figures – standing at 43, the lowest homicide level on record in Scotland – gives pause for...
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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: https://t.co/ZCrT3kWXaz
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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 https://t.co/32W3BtWHRl
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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
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We know what works and we need to do more of it. We all have a role to play across society. Investing in our young people is investing in all our futures.
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