Community Safety In Scotland September 2014

NATIONAL DRIVERS National Performance Framework Concordat for LA Funding; 16 National outcomes Outcome 9- We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger Christie Commission on the future delivery of public services Services built around people and communities Working together to achieve outcomes Prioritising prevention, reducing inequalities and promoting equality Improving performance and reducing costs Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 Local Plans and ward plans Changes to scrutiny   The Justice Strategy for Scotland  12 priorities to encompass all people and organisations in the public, third and private sectors that work and interact to keep communities safe and to deliver justice in its various forms - civil, criminal and administrative. Building Safer Communities Programme Phase I – is to reduce crime  Phase II – is to reduce injury A vision for Scottish neighbourhoods in 2020 Note no mention of referendum National Frame work – not really changes at the root but more powers being added such as CLD to engage with CS New priority -Safer and stronger communities, and reducing offending; Christie 2011/12 – four pillars as listed They consider the justice system ‘broadly to encompass all of the many people and organisations in the public, third and private sectors that work and interact to keep communities safe and to deliver justice in its various forms - civil, criminal and administrative. This strategy is as much about community safety as it is about justice but we use the term 'justice' as shorthand for the two related concepts’. Greater integration of public services at a local level driven by better Partnership, collaboration and effective local delivery A decisive shift towards prevention Greater investment in the people who deliver services through enhanced workforce development and effective leadership A sharp focus on improving performance, through greater transparency, innovation and use of digital technology.

Justice Strategy Reducing crime, in particular violent and serious organised crime Reducing harmful impact of drugs and alcohol use Preventing offending by young people Reducing re-offending Increasing public confidence and reducing fear of crime Reducing the harm from fires and other emergencies Tackling hate crime and sectarianism Strengthening engagement and resilience Transforming civil and administrative justice Widening access to justice and advancing law reform Enhanced efficiency Supporting victims and witnesses

NATIONAL DRIVERS National Performance Framework Concordat for LA Funding; 16 National outcomes Outcome 9- We live our lives safe from crime, disorder and danger Christie Commission on the future delivery of public services Services built around people and communities Working together to achieve outcomes Prioritising prevention, reducing inequalities and promoting equality Improving performance and reducing costs Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 Local Plans and ward plans Changes to scrutiny   The Justice Strategy for Scotland  12 priorities to encompass all people and organisations in the public, third and private sectors that work and interact to keep communities safe and to deliver justice in its various forms - civil, criminal and administrative. Building Safer Communities Programme Phase I – is to reduce crime  Phase II – is to reduce injury A vision for Scottish neighbourhoods in 2020 National Outcomesthe same for the last 10 Years

Building Safer Communities Programme Vision Is of a flourishing, optimistic Scotland in which resilient communities, families and individuals live safe from crime disorder and danger. Approach Crime has fallen sharply across Scotland but not equally. We want to reduce inequality and drive improvement by building on the strengths, assets and resilience of communities. www.buildingsafercommunities.co.uk It is a Scottish Government Lead initiative delivered through a Board of Senior officers from key public and third sector organisations; - Police, Fire, ( services and Boards) Solace, VRU, Children in Scotland --- website full details. The key aspect here is that the approach is clearly about building on the strengths, assets and resilience of communities – basically erngageing and listening to communities and individuals using their skills and experiences to find solutions.

Building Safer Communities Programme Primary Drivers Secondary Drivers More CPP’s operate in line with the 4 pillars of public service reform and SOA Guidance CPPs supported with guidance, training, advice and a forum for sharing good practice. Communities= more resilient, empowered, engaged; solve problems and set boundaries Communities are supported to harness their strengths by services that know how to do it Action that prevents harm is prioritised; more resources are targeted on prevention Agencies share data, pool resources and co-ordinate activity around prevention Behaviour of those at risk of causing harm is moderated and their potential is developed Tailored education and early intervention initiatives are delivered where needed Service delivery is more holistic and focuses on what works best to reduce crime Evidence of what works is kept up to date and is accessible to practitioners More CPP’s operate in line with the 4 pillars of public service reform and SOA Guidance Services built around people and communities Working together to achieve outcomes Prioritising prevention, reducing inequalities and promoting equality Improving performance and reducing costs Communities= more resilient, empowered, engaged; solve problems and set boundaries Action that prevents harm is prioritised; more resources are targeted on prevention Behaviour of those at risk of causing harm is moderated and their potential is developed Service delivery is more holistic and focuses on what works best to reduce crime

So what are SCSN doing? represent the sector at a national level and advocate on behalf of the sector develop practical guidance and toolkits support the sector to evidence the value, cost benefits and impact of community safety provide legislative and policy briefing papers facilitate research and build a strong evidence base provide networking opportunities and facilitate events and forums which increase members capacity provide training and continuous professional development opportunities National Level – Stop and search expert reference group/ BSCP advisory group/ CCTv review Guidance/Toolkits – self assessment / anlayst job description; National data base Cost benefit toolkit and training on preventative spend and evidence based strategic panning Breifing papers and practice notes Reseach – curent posistion of CSPs and gather examples of practice which inform future design of services; collect and promote evidence of where partnership working, early intervention and prevention approaches have demonstrated an improvement ; evaluation of education activities provide appropriate support to develop the capacity and confidence of local community safety partnerships Network Opportunities – NOG, Nanalyst forum, thematic events and seminars; improve collaboration with others to share evidence and learning from research and practice and increase partnership working around cross cutting issues

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