News: Violence Reduction Unit
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PCC invites communities to take part in knife crime survey
A new survey has been launched to gain a greater understanding on how knife crime is perceived in local areas.
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PCC bolsters Violence Reduction Unit team
PCC Mark Shelford is recruiting for two new exciting roles to strengthen the work of the Violence Reduction Units (VRU) across Avon and Somerset.
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Violence Reduction Units to receive over £5million to continue to tackle serious violence
The Home Office has announced further funding of £5.08million will be allocated to the Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction team.
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Over £1million in funding awarded to Violence Reduction Units
The ground-breaking work of Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) will continue thanks to further Home Office funding.
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Preparing for a busy weekend
As the final bank holiday of the summer begins, I know it’s tempting to gather in large groups and forget the covid-19 regulations for a few days, but now is not the time to become complacent.
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Deputy PCC supports investment into reducing violent crime in Bristol
Deputy PCC John Smith visited the Bristol Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and local charities that have received additional funding from the Home Office violence reduction fund this month.
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Funding boosted to tackle serious violence
The drive to reduce serious violence among young people in Avon and Somerset, through a multi-agency working group headed by PCC Sue Mountstevens, has been given renewed funding from the Home Office.
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PCC and local partners launch Violence Reduction Units
Work to tackle the root cause of knife crime and serious violence in Avon and Somerset is underway following the PCC's inaugural Strategic Violence Reduction Unit meeting.
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Extra funding from Home Office to tackle serious violence in Avon and Somerset
PCC Sue Mountstevens has been awarded £1.16m Home Office funding to introduce Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) to tackle serious violence.