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Think Equal programme gets under way after launch event at Glasgow nursery
An early-years education programme which encourages children to build their confidence and self-esteem while managing their emotions at a young age is being introduced in
We all need to pull together as never before to make progress in reducing violence
In September 2023, Jimmy Paul was appointed as the new Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit (SVRU). As we enter a new year, he
One Community Scotland help spread Christmas cheer
One Community Scotland (OCS) will be spreading Christmas cheer this festive season as they distribute gifts to families across Glasgow. Working with the Spirit of
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
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
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,
Honorary doctorate awarded to One Community Scotland founder
The founder of One Community Scotland has received an honorary doctorate in recognition of her tireless campaigning and charity work. The accolade from Stirling University
Scotland’s Young People Demonstrate Success in Violence Reduction
In this guest blog Professor Susan McVie looks at the remarkable drop in violence among young people in Scotland over two decades. The blog first
Charity Win Excellence Award
One Community Scotland has received a Chief Constable’s Excellence Award for their work with Glasgow’s New Scots community. The charity picked-up the award in the