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Annual report highlights collaborative solutions to support young people and reduce serious violence

Launched today (23 February), the Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) annual report highlights 11.5% reduction in serious violence in the force area.

Announcements 23 Feb 2021
PCC and Domestic Abuse Commissioner host virtual event for local victim services

Local domestic abuse services had the chance for their questions to be put to Domestic Abuse (DA) Commissioner Nicole Jacobs.

Victims 24 Feb 2021

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New service to support women Court Up in the criminal justice system announced

PCC Sue Mountstevens and the NPS are pleased to announce a partnership with Missing Link to provide aservice at Bristol Magistrates Court to support women in the Criminal Justice System.

Reducing reoffending 01 Mar 2021
Moving the conversation around knife crime forward

Avon and Somerset Police’s work to reduce knife crime and serious youth violence continues with the release of a documentary.

Violence Reduction Unit 01 Mar 2021
North Somerset VRU helps pupils understand healthy relationships

The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) in North Somerset have been educating young people on healthy relationships with peers, parents and partners.

Violence Reduction Unit 26 Feb 2021
Bath and North East Somerset VRU support children impacted by domestic abuse

8 year old Zak was referred to Southside Family Project by his school as an emergency referral during the first lockdown.

Violence Reduction Unit 25 Feb 2021
South Gloucestershire VRU supports care leavers mentoring programme

The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) in South Gloucestershire has worked hard to support those children at risk of harm in their communities.

Violence Reduction Unit 24 Feb 2021
PCC puts your policing questions to Chief Constable

PCC Sue Mountstevens and Chief Constable Andy Marsh discussed road safety, a reduction in serious violence and the Scrutiny of Police Powers panel.

Facebook Live 23 Feb 2021
Admit supports vulnerable young people at Musgrove Park Hospital

In Somerset, the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) identified that hospital admissions for alcohol related conditions in under 18 year olds is significantly higher than the national average.

Violence Reduction Unit 23 Feb 2021
PCC increases council tax to improve local policing

An increase in the policing part of the council tax means PCC Sue Mountstevens can recruit 70 additional officers and enhance investigations capacity to improve outcomes for victims.

Announcements 22 Feb 2021
Local people displaying heroic efforts

Up and down the country the NHS is doing a phenomenal job at administering coronavirus vaccinations.

Opinions 19 Feb 2021
Guest blog: Don’t fall for romance fraud

We spoke to Avon and Somerset Police’s Fraud team and Cyber team about romance fraud and how to stay safe online.

Guest experiences 11 Feb 2021

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