Good morning my name is Graham Goulden. Can I first of all thank the organisers for the invitation both to speak at this event and now as I've just found out to open it as well. I’m here today representing LEAP Scotland. This relatively new branch of the ‘Law Enforcement Action Partnership’ is a group … Continue reading Reflections from the front line…….
Drugs – Time to be thinking differently
Have you ever sat in on a conversation and been captivated not just by the speakers but by the involvement of the audience? Last week I was part of a fantastic conversation on a subject that has in many ways shocked Scotland into action. As part of the ACE Aware conversation series an event was … Continue reading Drugs – Time to be thinking differently
Where on the continuum do you intervene?
Over the years I’ve met many people who have lost loved ones due to the violent actions of another human being. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters and friends, All sharing loss as a common experience. For the majority of my policing career, I never really thought about the build-up to a murder. I just sought to … Continue reading Where on the continuum do you intervene?
You can be the difference in how the story ends…..
How would you respond to a friend or someone you know who discloses a rape or sexual assault? How would you react? Sexual violence is something that we all need to be aware of. That’s a bold statement don’t you think? Why do we all need to be concerned about rape? Why should we need to be … Continue reading You can be the difference in how the story ends…..
16 Days of Action 2020
Each year, November the 25th marks the start of a world-wide campaign to end violence against girls and women. More specifically the 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is the start of 16 days of action with a primary focus to put violence against women and girls into … Continue reading 16 Days of Action 2020
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