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The Scottish Violence Reduction Unit is a national centre of expertise on violence. Using a public health approach, the SVRU looks to identify, understand and address the underlying causes of violence.

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Knife imagery use: Helpful or harmful?
In this guest blog Dr Charlotte Coleman looks at the impact the use of knife imagery in interventions may be having. While well intentioned, she

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Student barbers learning to open up conversations about mental health
Around 30 students and staff on the hair styling and barber courses at Glasgow Clyde College have attended a workshop looking at how to support

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Jimmy Paul appointed Head of Scottish Violence Reduction Unit
Jimmy Paul has been appointed as the next Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU), leading the unit in its work to identify innovative,