Acting locally to eliminate gender-based violence

against such violence. In our Security, Democracy and Cities manifesto, our members commit to "intensifying their efforts as coordinators and facilitators of prevention networks that include a multiplicity of stakeholders and increasing the diversity of profiles – particularly gender – in the teams involved in the prevention of violence against women." This is why we at Efus have adopted a feminist, gender-based perspective in all our activities responding, as ever, to the needs of cities in our network.

In practice: everyday prevention in Schaerbeek, Belgium

One of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region, Schaerbeek has an array of crime prevention schemes going on, from Peace Guards, to street sport, social work in the streets and mediation at school, to name a few. The municipality has produced a series of videos for the general public showing how these schemes work on the ground. 

>> Do you want to share a practice implemented by your city or local authority? Contact us! 

>> Efus has a rich catalogue of local crime prevention practices shared by its member local authorities. Check it out! (Members only) 

Local police from all over Europe at the PACTESUR 2 Police Academy in Madrid

Participants gained insights on public space protection through panel discussions, field visits and simulation exercises. The event was also an opportunity for a meeting of the EU-POLNET network of European local police forces, which is coordinated by Efus. 

A new series of podcasts on practical tools for urban security

We are continuing our series of podcasts with a new season focused on practical tools cities can use to improve urban security. These tools were designed through the Efus-led IcARUS project. 

🎙️ Check out the new episode on Trick 17, a scheme designed by the city of Stuttgart to alert young people on the 'tricks' used by extremists to recruit followers. 

🎙️ And also, Turin's Sbocciamo Torino scheme to prevent juvenile delinquency. 

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