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‘Rural Watch Scotland’ is an extension of Neighbourhood Watch Scotland.
is a community led initiative to bring local people together to address crime and other community safety issues. Neighbourhood Watch groups often liaise with the local police, the local authority and other agencies. The concept originated in the United States and was introduced into the UK in the 1980s.
Behind it lies a very simple idea; Working together can help to improve your community. Neighbourhood Watches can be large, covering most of the households on an estate, or they might involve just a few houses. They may meet frequently, or keep in touch via e-mail or social media. There really is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to Neighbourhood Watch. Neighbourhood Watch adapts to fit the community it serves. Quite simply it’s “Your Watch, Your Way”
Neighbourhood Watch Scotland (NWS) are participating in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. An international campaign, which starts today (25 November) with the International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
A brilliant day yesterday at ‘Falkirk Older Peoples Day 2024’ which took place within the Braveheart Unit, Howgate Centre, Falkirk.
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