💡 We believe violence is preventable, not inevitable. ✅ We fund diversionary activities and invest in youth work and mentors so that young Londoners are safe and are supported to thrive. 🤝 By working closely with community groups, we deliver sustainable solutions to tackle violence before it happens and make London a safer city, where no one is left behind. 🧡When we work together, we can prevent and reduce violence in London. ➡️ Find out more: https://bit.ly/3T29ts2
London's Violence Reduction Unit
Public Safety
Our approach is rooted in prevention and early intervention to stop violence before it occurs.
About us
London’s Violence Reduction Unit is a team of specialists in health, education, local government, communities, youth services and policing. We bring people across London together to better understand why violence happens and to take action to prevent it now, and in the long-term. We use research and data to test and develop innovate approaches to reduce violence. We create and invest in positive opportunities for young people. London's VRU is a voice for local people in pushing for greater investment and support in our communities, and we’re determined to work to address deep-seated causes such as social alienation and lack of opportunity. We are focused on working to stop violence before it happens. Our approach is rooted in prevention and early intervention and we are a champion and a voice for young people and communities across London. We do this through partnership. We work together with those who collectively can bring about change in London, such as councils, the NHS, public health, education, charities, communities and the police.
- Website
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https://www.london.gov.uk/content/londons-violence-reduction-unit
External link for London's Violence Reduction Unit
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2019
Locations
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Primary
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169 Union Street
London, SE1 0LL, GB
Employees at London's Violence Reduction Unit
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Zinze' Bishop
Experienced Foster Carer. Lifestyle & Wellness Coach. Helping individuals and families to live out their purpose one day at a time.
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Kelly Reid BSc (Hons)
Parenting programmes manager at The Mayor of London's violence reduction unit
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Glenn Pearson
Head of Communications, Policy and Strategy Development - London’s Violence Reduction Unit
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Thomas Davies
Head of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit)
Updates
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💻We fund the Social Switch Project to ensure young people and their trusted adult (parents/carers and youth workers) can access support to prevent online harm and exploitation. ➡️Read more about the Online Harms Forum: https://bit.ly/3AtXDAn
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🧡 We're committed to supporting young people throughout the holidays. 🤸 Our friends at Somali Youth Development Resource Centre (SYDRC) have a range of activities available for young people this summer and beyond. 📲 Find out how to access via Local Village Network's signposting app: https://bit.ly/3YzUc57
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☀️ The summer holidays are a crucial time in a young person's life. 👏 Watch Robert Kasanga, founder of Hackney Wick FC, to hear what's available to young people through sporting, educational and skill-based activities throughout the holidays. 🧡 Together, we can tackle violence affecting young people.
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⚽ We've partnered with Tottenham Hotspur Foundation to deliver various sports camps and special events for young people over the summer holidays in London. 📲 Head over to the Local Village Network signposting app to find more fun activities in your area: https://bit.ly/3YzUc57
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👀 Free weekly football sessions! ⚽ We're funding Sports Fun 4 All to deliver free football sessions for 11-19 year-olds in #Southwark, #Lambeth, #Lewisham, #Bromley and #Greenwich. 📲 Find more opportunities for a fun summer on the signposting Local Village Network app: https://bit.ly/3YzUc57
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❓ What is the value of coding and why is it worth promoting to young people? 💻 We're funding The Social Switch Project to deliver a range of digital skills workshops, including understanding and learning more about coding, for young people to be fully equipped for a sustainable career in tech. 📲 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3AcQVPl
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😎 Summer is a crucial time in a young person's life. It's the opportunity to make memories and have fun. 🥊 Our funding and partnership with Salaam Peace enables young people to be supported through sports and education opportunities. ➡️ Find more here: https://bit.ly/3YzUc57