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
To mark Safer Internet Day we're highlighting resources available to support young people to navigate social media safely. Young people said they want adults to be supportive & non-judgemental - find out more about Quit Fighting for Likes activities here
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Ahead of Safer Internet Day on Feb 11, check out the Quit Fighting for Likes campaign & toolkit to support young people to navigate social media safely & prevent violence - full of interactive activities to open discussions on positive use of social media
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RT @YJVScotland: Still lots of time to sign up for this! We will be launching 2 animations and a learning guide co-produced by young people…
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SVRU Project Manager Scott McEwen joined @NKBLScotland for this in-person training and networking day in Greenock delivering inputs on relationship-based practice and conflict management.
Had a great session with @NKBLScotland and @vruscotland where we launched our updated toolkit Better Lives. Full of facts, activities, messages that work with young people. Some of the comments: Thought-provoking 🤔💡🧐 Inspiring ✨🔥🌟 Re-enthused ⚡😊🎉 Challenging 🏔️🤯🚀
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RT @StafScot: Join us for the Let’s Talk Animations & Learning Guide launch! 🗓 13th March | ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM | 📍 Online Young people worked…
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RT @MAVscotland: A tremendous day with all of these wonderful people and so many more. It’s great to have a shared mission regardless of wh…
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Spaces still available for this in-person violence prevention training event in Greenock on February 4th.
Booking for the next in-person training and networking day for practitioners focused on youth violence prevention is now live. Hosted by @NKBLScotland and the SVRU, it is on Tuesday 4th February in Inverclyde. More details here
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Vacancy: @HeavySound are recruiting a Youth Mentor/Navigator to be based in the Niddrie and Craigmillar areas of Edinburgh supporting young people aged 12-18 in a drive towards more positive outcomes. Closing date of January 31. More info here
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“I have been struck by the generosity of the young people involved to improve the lives of others.” @ScotVruHead reflects on taking part in a meeting with young people impacted by violence and their families yesterday.
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RT @NKBLScotland: 📢A reminder about the FREE @NKBLScotland and @vruscotland practitioner training roadshow. This time we are pitching up on…
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Three days left until the application deadline for the Administrative Officer vacancy at the SVRU.
📣 Vacancy: the SVRU is recruiting an Administrative Officer to provide comprehensive support, organise conferences/events and support with the administration of budgets to meet the need of the unit. Closing date is 30th December. More info here
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From everyone at the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit.
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RT @samaritans: We're always open 💚 Retweet this and help us reach someone who might need to know that we're here all Christmas. ❄️ https:…
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📣 SVRU Vacancy 📣 The Scottish Violence Reduction Unit is recruiting a Specialist Project Manager to develop a collaborative approach to reducing violence in targeted areas of need. Find all the details here -
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📣 Vacancy: the SVRU is recruiting an Administrative Officer to provide comprehensive support, organise conferences/events and support with the administration of budgets to meet the need of the unit. Closing date is 30th December. More info here
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RT @YouthEndowFund: 💡 View our latest blog: Preventing violence against girls and women In light of recent findings in our Children, viole…
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During the global #16days of activism against gender-based violence campaign we can raise awareness and amplify voices, says @ScotVRUHead
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RT @UN: Violence against women & girls takes many forms, including: 🔸Intimate partner violence 🔸Sexual violence 🔸Psychological violence 🔸F…
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Booking for the next in-person training and networking day for practitioners focused on youth violence prevention is now live. Hosted by @NKBLScotland and the SVRU, it is on Tuesday 4th February in Inverclyde. More details here
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