Compassion

Project to Reduce Stigma Across our Communities

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

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We know that the greatest barrier to people within our community accessing help, is stigma.

No matter their circumstances, Shetland residents will be respected and supported by the community to fulfil their potential.

Delivering on:

The Promise, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Community Justice, UNCRC, Diversity & Inclusion, Nurture and Stigmas associated with Substance Misuse, Mental Ill-health, Gender-based Violence, low-income households and Criminal Justice

Delivered through:

new Project to be scoped and delivered

Key Contacts:

Scott Gibson, Area Commander, Scottish Fire & Rescue Service / Lewie Peterson, SIC Partnership Officer

Resources:

SIC investment into Partnership Officer, shift of resources within partner organisations, external funding