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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
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
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
£1.16 million to support young people and reduce serious violence

The multi-agency approach to divert young people away from serious violence in Avon and Somerset has been given renewed funding from the Home Office.

Violence Reduction Unit 09 Feb 2021
Deputy PCC concludes VRU visits

On Friday (27 November), Deputy PCC John Smith spent the morning virtually meeting with representatives from the South Gloucestershire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).

Violence Reduction Unit 30 Nov 2020
Deputy PCC gains valuable insight into Criminal Justice System

Deputy PCC John Smith spent last Friday (13 November) virtually meeting with partners based in Bath.

Campaigns 18 Nov 2020
Avon and Somerset Police take part in Operation Sceptre, national knife crime initiative

Avon and Somerset Police has taken part in Operation Sceptre, a national initiative to tackle knife crime led by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

Campaigns 17 Nov 2020