The ‘This is where it starts collection’ from IRISS provides seven case studies of work with children and parents in the early years. They seek to uncover what professionals perceive supports positive outcomes, early intervention and prevention. An overview report … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Prevention
Community projects tackling crime
The Community Development Foundation (CDF) has published six case studies of community projects in England tackling crime, ranging from rehabilitating re-offenders to preventing youth anti-social behaviour. The projects were part of CDF’s Community action against crime: Innovation fund, a two-year … Continue reading
“Scotland’s exciting progress on promoting prevention and early action”
Will Horwitz of London based Community Links has published a mostly highly positive report ‘Scotland’s Prevention drive: what can we learn?’ following meetings with government officials and third sector organisations in March 2013. The investigation is part of the work … Continue reading
Safer Communities Awards 2013
The Scottish Community Safety Network (SCSN) has announced the launch of the Safer Communities Awards 2013. This year’s awards have four new categories which are: Innovative Media Campaign Early Intervention National Initiatives Prevention and Problem Solving. The closing date for … Continue reading
Scotland ‘ploughing ahead’ on prevention
The charity Community Links, which works in East London and across England, has been described by David Cameron as ‘One of Britain’s most inspiring community organisations’. In its blog, it offers ‘Prevention in Scotland – a short guide’, which argues … Continue reading
Early Action: Landscape Review
The National Audit Office’s “Early Action : Landscape Review” is a methodical review, which states that while government has “signalled its commitment to early action as a principle” and taken some “tentative steps” towards realising that ambition, “short-term thinking, a … Continue reading
