The first five year strategy to reduce violence in Edinburgh was launched on 6th May 2008 by the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership.
Although the majority of people in Edinburgh do not experience violence in their everyday lives, others are not so fortunate. Consequently, the strategy has been put together with the aim of creating a safer environment in Edinburgh by tackling three areas that will have the greatest impact in reducing violence in the Capital.
Violence Against Women
Alcohol and the Night-time Economy
Other Street Violence
The Edinburgh Violence Reduction Programme (EVRP) 2008-2013 brings together a range of partners and agencies who have all demonstrated a commitment to reducing violence in Edinburgh. The programme asks for long-term commitment from all partners to undertake work that will lead to attitudinal changes towards violence. The partnership believe this is the path to a permanent and sustainable reduction in violence and that through effective partnership working we can effectively challenge violent attitudes and behaviour and improve perceptions of safety.
Further information is available on the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership website at www.saferedinburgh.org.uk