First co-ordinated violence prevention strategy for Scotland

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First co-ordinated violence prevention strategy for Scotland

£2m investment has been allocated by the Scottish government for the framework this year.

Date - 2nd June 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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A new Violence Prevention Framework has been launched in Scotland marking the first co-ordinated strategy to tackle the issue. The framework includes actions for partners such as the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, Medics against Violence and...

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