Violence reduction drive extended to Edinburgh

Thousands of pounds is to be injected into a successful violence reduction project to make its services available in Edinburgh.

Michael Matheson said, if successful, it would be extended to other Scottish hospitals. Picture: Michael Gillen

The Navigator project, which already operates at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, helps victims and perpetrators of violence make the changes they need to improve their lives. Funding of £70,000 has been granted to enable the service to be offered at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Justice Secretary Michael Matheson said: “This successful programme will be 
extended to another major Scottish hospital, meaning this unique and tailored approach will be offered to even more people.”