London's Violence Reduction Unit’s Post

💡 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

💻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

🧡 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

☀️ 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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💃 Our funding is supporting ESP Foundation to deliver activities in a safe space environment for girls and young women over the summer holidays. Watch founder Eartha Pond to hear how the Girls Allowed summer programme is offering: ✔️ 10 different sports activities ✔️ Breast and sports bra workshops

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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

😎 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