On Tuesday 10 February, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service hosted the Youth Related Crime Trends Conference on behalf of the Swansea Public Services Board at Swansea.com Stadium alongside partner agencies from across the region.
The event focused on youth-related crime trends and collaborative approaches to prevention and safeguarding.
Chief Superintendent Steve Jones of South Wales Police opened the conference, sharing data and insights on prevention strategies. Contributions throughout the day came from South Wales Police, South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office, Swansea Bay University Health Board, the Ethnic Youth Support Team, Hillside Secure Unit, Cardiff Council and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, covering school-based guidance, violence prevention and real insights into the experiences of young people.
Our Community Safety Team highlighted initiatives including the Cadets Programme and The Phoenix Project, which positively engage young people across our communities.
Closing the conference, Chief Fire Officer Craig Flannery reinforced the importance of partnership working in supporting safer, stronger communities for young people across Wales.
We’d like to thank everyone who attended and for contributing to the day’s success.
