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Focus on increased safety for women and girls as Council supports White Ribbon Day
- The Council is supporting White Ribbon Day, which takes place on Monday
- Women experiencing domestic violence encouraged to call Berkshire Women's Aid for help
- Measures to increase safety include cctv, better lighting and training for town centre venue staff
Council continues to drill down on ASB in Reading
- Community Safety Survey reveals increase in proportion of residents who feel Reading is safe
- Council encouraging residents to come to range of events taking place for ASB Awareness Week
- Residents asked to report ASB so it can be investigated
Reading hosts town’s first ever summit on online safety for young people
- Reading's first summit on online safety takes place on Wednesday 20 November
- Summit brings together local young people and professionals to discuss how best to support them around online risks
- Guest speakers include Amanda Stephens and the Chief Executive of the National Youth Agency
Free immersive urban theatre experience coming to Reading on the dangers of knife crime, drug dealing and youth exploitation
- Free performances take place at 12pm and 3pm on Saturday 12 October
- Show tackles dangers of drug dealing, gangs and knife crime
- Additional schools-only showing forms part of a wider Reading knife crime engagement and education programme
Residents Invited to Help Shape Community Safety in Reading
- Resident feedback required to help make Reading safer for everyone
- Survey is your chance to tell the Community Safety Partnership where it should focus resources
- Recent improvements include more cctv cameras, extra and improved lighting and creating the Reading Safe Space
New Whitley Wood community centre opens
- A larger community space will be available for a range of activities for residents
- Local groups will be holding introductory and taster sessions to showcase their activities
Free Theatre Show Teaches Dangers of Knife Crime
- Two free performances take place at the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday 28 October
- Show will teach young people about the dangers of knife crime and gangs
- Initiative is part of Council and partners' outreach programme following Armoured Heart statue unveiling
Reading to open permanent town centre Safe Space for residents
- Safe Space to provide medical assistance and help in town centre on Friday and Saturday nights
- Service takes pressure off hospital accident and emergency departments
- New facility will also host community safety services and training
Parents encouraged to keep children safe online this summer
- Council and Brighter Futures for Children encouraging parents to think about online safety this summer
- Webpage signs parents to helpful resources to minimise risk as children's online time set to increase
Armoured Heart sculpture showcased to delegates as Reading hosts Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work
- Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work delegates visited the Armoured Heart on Monday
- Sculpture is a symbol for peace in Reading and has provided young people with the opportunity to learn more about the dangers of knife crime
Reading Community Safety Partnership Shows Support For ASB Awareness Week 2023
- ASB Awareness Week runs from Monday 3 to Sunday 9 July
- Residents are invited to attend a number of engagement events where they can give their views or find out how to get help
