New strategy to drive down violent crime

Victims and Community Safety Minister, Siobhian Brown has welcomed a new strategy to help prevent violent crime and reduce the harm it causes.

The Violence Prevention Framework is the first co-ordinated strategy for Scotland to tackle the issue.

Ms Brown said: “We have made significant strides in reducing violence, and this new framework can take us further, ensuring that everyone plays their part in preventing violence wherever it persists.”

Find out more at bit.ly/ViolencePreventionFramework