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Safe and welcoming “warm hubs”: Building social connections and inclusion in Welsh communities

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Journal of Community Safety and Well-Being, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 46 - 51

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This article is based on research into the development of “warm hubs” in one Welsh city where community organizations and public buildings offered a warm place to access refreshments, food and local support. These hubs (also described as “warm spaces”) aimed to provide a “safe, warm and welcoming” u...

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ISSN: 2371-4298
Published: SG Publishing 2024
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