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Spring is here, and with the arrival of lighter evenings, it is important to review your home security.     That’s why Safe & Sound, Dudley’s community safety partnership, are reminding residents to take a few simple steps to help keep your home safe.      These small actions can make a big difference in preventing burglary.    Check locks on all entrances are secure before going out – including front doors, side entrances, back doors, patios, conservatories, sheds and window

What is Prevent? Prevent helps identify and support people who may be vulnerable to being drawn into extremist ideas and radicalisation. Radicalisation happens when someone is influenced or persuaded to support extremist views that could lead to terrorism. Prevent works to stop this by identifying risks early and offering support to people who may be vulnerable. Prevent is part of CONTEST, the UK Government’s counter-terrorism strategy. It’s aim is to reduce the risk from ter

Today (18 March) marks National Child Exploitation Awareness Day, a day which brings together partners to educate, prevent and support victims and families of exploitation. Protecting children from abuse is everyone’s responsibility. That’s why Safe and Sound, Dudley’s Community Safety Partnership, are committed to raising awareness about child exploitation. Child exploitation can come in many forms. It can include child criminal exploitation, child sexual exploitation (CSE),

What is mate crime? Mate crime can happen to anyone, but children and adults with learning difficulties are particularly vulnerable. It occurs when someone pretends to be a friend to gain a person’s trust, but then goes on to abuse, manipulate, or exploit them. From the perpetrator’s perspective the relationship is created with harmful intent. The person responsible may appear to be a friend, carer, or even a family member, but they misuse the relationship for their own benef

Antisocial behaviour (ASB) is defined as 'behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person' ( Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 ). ASB can cause a nuisance without being a crime, such as loitering or noise nuisance. Safe and Sound, Dudley's Community Safety Partnership,  is committed to cracking down on ASB to keep our communities safe and ensure residents and visitors t

Safe and Sound, Dudley’s Community Safety Partnership is highlighting how you can be kind to yourself using the Dudley Take Five Steps. Looking after your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Small, consistent actions can make a big difference in how you feel day to day. Evidence shows that there are five key steps you can take to boost your wellbeing and help you feel more positive, resilient and connected. 1.     Connect with others Str

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, Safe and Sound, Dudley’s Community Safety Partnership are reminding people to stay alert to the warning signs of romance fraud and how criminals exploit trust online. What is romance fraud? Romance fraud happens when criminals create fake online profiles to form relationships with their victims. They often appear caring, attentive and genuine, spending weeks or even months building trust and the impression of a real relationship. While t

Tuesday 10 February 2026 marks Safer Internet Day. This year’s theme is “Smart tech, safe choices - exploring the safe and responsible use of AI”. Dudley’s Community Safety Partnership - Safe & Sound is supporting UK Safer Internet Centre  to help keep people safe online. Join in the conversation on social media by using  #SaferInternetDay2026 This Safer Internet Day, we’re exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on our everyday lives. We’ll be looking at how AI

This week marks Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (2-8 February). The national #It’sNotOK  awareness campaign is bringing together partners from across the country to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence, encouraging people to speak up and to signpost to support. Dudley’s Community Safety Partnership are using this week as an opportunity to remind people that abuse will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be brought to justice. Abuse of any kind can c