The campaign for 2010 - 2011 will again consist of two phases, Public Space Violence and Domestic Abuse. These phases tie in with World Health Organisation work in 2009 which identified areas which, if addressed, would see a reduction in violence. The 2010 - 2011 campaign will provide focus on three of these areas.

1. Reduce Access to Lethal Means
2. Reduce availability and harmful consumption of alcohol
3. Domestic Abuse

Public Space Violence

1. Reduce Access to Lethal Means
2. Reduce Availability/Harmful consumption of alcohol

While alcohol does not cause people to be violent, it lowers inhibitions and makes us more likely to take risks, which is why it is frequently a factor in violent crime. Both this and weapons related violence are big issues for many forces, issues they are determined to tackle

The campaign recognises the variation in violence throughout Scotland and continues the aim of allowing forces to target and respond to local violence issues through policing and partnership tactical groups. At the same time forces will provide focus on the broader nationally recognised violence issues which impact on the citizens of Scotland

The Public Space Violence phase will run from June – July 2010 with an alcohol-related conference planned for October 2010.

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse remains a significant problem for Scotland. Partnership working is critical to effectively challenging behaviours relating to Domestic Abuse. Whilst relationships with key partner agencies have significantly evolved, there remains opportunity to further improve in order that all stakeholders are more effective in designing and implementing related intervention strategies. Information sharing is a critical aspect of communication, cooperation and joint-agency activity.

The Domestic Abuse phase will run from December 2010 – January 2011