About us
safe & sound is a partnership made up of public sector and voluntary organisations covering Dudley borough.
By actively working together it aims to address community concerns around crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour and substance misuse.
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Responsible authorities are under a statutory duty to ensure that key agencies come together to work in partnership in a community safety partnership.
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They are also expected to invite a range of local private, voluntary and other public and community groups including the public to become involved in the strategy process.
Responsible authorities include:
Who we are:
safe & sound (Dudley’s community safety partnership) is a statutory partnership established in accordance with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and subsequent amendments, alongside other relevant legislation. Our foundation is rooted in a commitment to community safety and well-being
Our vision:
Dudley should be a safe place to live, work, enjoy leisure time in and travel through. We want it to remain one of the safest boroughs in the West Midlands.
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Through partnership working, community engagement and empowerment we will continue to make efforts to tackle crime, disorder and to achieve our local priorities.
Our priorities:
Working in line with legislative requirements, safe & sound identifies priorities through the borough's strategic assessment and consultations. For 2024/25, our focus areas include:
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Tackling neighbourhood crime and anti-social behaviour
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Tackling domestic abuse and violence against women and girls: safeguarding victims and tackling perpetrators
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Reducing re-offending and tackling the causes of crime
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Reducing violence & exploitation: safeguarding those at risk of violence and exploitation
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Tackle hate crime, community tensions and extremism
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Improving the trust and confidence of all the communities of Dudley
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Combatting drug and alcohol use
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Tackling serious and organised crime