Criminal justice and community safety
VAL joins forces with Clinks
Crime and its effects are a major challenge within society, and VCS organisations have an important role to play in combating crime and making our communities safer. VAL has committed to work with Clinks, a national organization, to develop a local network of organisations to address crime and community safety issues and to link into a broader, London-wide network. These issues include work with young people at risk of engaging in criminal or anti-social activity, reducing the number of Lewisham residents appearing in court, support for the victims of crime, collaborative work with the police, probation and court services, and new approaches to achieving justice.
An initial meeting has been arranged for Thursday 1st March, 2.00-5.00pm, at the Civic Suite. If your organization is in any way involved in criminal justice or community safety issues, or would like to be more involved, please book this date in your diary. The event will include presentations, details of some existing local work, the support available through Clinks, and discussion about these important issues.
To book your place, please phone Sheila on: 020 8314 9411 or email: sheila@valewisham.org.uk
