What Matters and Who Matters to Young People Leaving Care: A New Approach to Planning #OpenAccess publication from Policy Press
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Young Advocates for Youth Justice: A youth-led report from children and young people with experience of the system, report from AYJ
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🌟 April is Stress Awareness Month! 🌟

Let's pause and take a deep breath, because we're diving into a crucial topic: stress. It affects us all in various ways, but understanding how to manage it can make a world of difference.
AwarenessMonth.

Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill Stage 1 Report from the Criminal Justice Committee
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Prison-based social work: thematic review publication from Care Inspectorate and HMIPS
'Overall, prison-based social work teams are...skilled and experienced staff...with...strong value base, a clear commitment to public protection and supporting desistance'ow.ly/ToBI50R89t7

Ending victim blaming in the context of violence against women and girls. Why language, attitudes, and behaviours matter, guidance from Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)
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Exploring experiences of accessing support for alcohol issues and suicidal ideation - report from @wearewithyou highlights the barriers are stopping people from accessing mental health and alcohol services and the need for accessible services
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Starting this weekend, we're extending our support availability to better serve you:

🕒 NEW Opening Hours:
📅 Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (extended hours)
📅 Sunday: 10:00pm - 4:00pm (new)

Our helpline and webchat are here, ready to offer confidential support and assistance.

Do you know someone who is over 50, smokes and
Lives alone or
Uses medical oxygen or
Has mobility issues?
Phone 0800 0731 999 or
text FIRE to 80800
#MakeTheCall

Do you want a better understanding about what young people think now & their perception of the future? 🔎

Join us to find out the latest insights regarding young people’s lives alongside their thoughts on tech, social media, AI, health & wellbeing 👇

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What is Scotland’s Hate Crime law and how does it work? bbc.in/3PO0vgc

Cafe Hope is open today 10-2pm 💖👇🏻

From donating the price of a coffee, to taking part in or hosting an event, leaving a gift in your will, or getting your workplace/club involved.

Find out how you could help us provide safe places and support to people experiencing homelessness.

Visit simonscotland.org/how-to-help/

We are now open on Sundays! Our dedicated National Support Centre team are ready and waiting to offer free, confidential support.

You can reach the team via webchat at victimsupport.scot or give us a call on 0800 160 1985.

Our Helpline advisers are available 24/7 to provide a sympathetic ear and helpful guidance whenever you require it.

Get in touch: ow.ly/whHa50R8UyE

Community Safety Minister @SiobhianAyr joined Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Dunblane Fire Station as they raised awareness of their Wildfire Campaign.

Ms Brown saw specialist equipment used to fight wildfires & thanked staff for their work in keeping people safe.

👉: ow.ly/1KVb50R94JE

The latest COSLA email bulletin for Elected Members has been published!

In this week's issue:

🟣Seminar series for Elected Members
🟣Updates from our recent Mini Conference
🟣New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy

...and much more!

Read it here: mailchi.mp/cosla/cosla-em…

Exploring experiences of accessing support for alcohol issues and suicidal ideation - report from @wearewithyou highlights the barriers are stopping people from accessing mental health and alcohol services and the need for accessible services
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Championing care-experienced children and young people - news release from @ScotGov
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Poverty and Income Inequality in Scotland 2020-23 - It is estimated that 17% of the population (940,000 people each year) were living in absolute poverty after housing costs in 2020-23.
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