1. Insert title/footer text here www.clinks.org Safer Future Communities local networks

2. Insert title/footer text here www.clinks.org Why? To communicate how the work of VCSE organisations contributes to meeting local community safety needs To ensure that PCCs understand the community safety concerns of VCSE organisations and their service users

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4. Insert title/footer text here www.clinks.org What? Local VCSE networks, co terminus with the PCC areas Supported by a local infrastructure or support and development organisation Inclusive of the range of VSCE organisations in the area and reflective of the Home Office community safety priorities and local priorities

5. Insert title/footer text here www.clinks.org The role of the local safer future communities network Gather information and evidence around local community safety needs and how the VCSE can contribute to meeting these Influence the PCC candidates’ manifestos Influence the PCCs crime and policing plan Ensure excluded groups and the vulnerable are heard and represented Build links between the network and other strategic partners Provide evidence of the success and impact of the network and of lessons for policy makers and practitioners

6. Insert title/footer text here www.clinks.org Role of the network support organisation Co-ordinate and manage a diverse network Identify training and support needs of network partners Provide evidence of the success and impact of the network and of lessons for policy makers and practitioners

7. Insert title/footer text here www.clinks.org Process for identifying network support organisations Organisations to coordinate the Safer Future Communities local networks have been identified in all PCC areas in England. Contact details can be found at http://www.clinks.org/assets/files/PDFs/SFC/Safer%20Future%20Communities%20Network%20c ontacts.pdf http://www.clinks.org/assets/files/PDFs/SFC/Safer%20Future%20Communities%20Network%20c ontacts.pdf Expressions of interest were sought from local support and development organisations Opportunity advertised through NAVCA membership Applications assessed based on relevant experience in community safety field, network creation and influencing commissioners

8. Insert title/footer text here www.clinks.org What next? Contact your network and get involved: http://www.clinks.org/assets/files/PDFs/SFC/ Safer%20Future%20Communities%20Netw ork%20contacts.pdf

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