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Over 80 retailers visited in biggest knife test purchase operation Avon and Somerset Police has ever carried out

Avon and Somerset Police are taking part in Operation Sceptre, a national week of action, with the aim of reducing the number of people carrying knives.

Campaigns 16 Nov 2021
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.

Announcements 20 Jul 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
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
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.

Opinions 28 Aug 2020