This International Women’s Day today (8 March), Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit has been accredited as a White Ribbon status organisation, committed to ending male violence towards women.
On Friday 4 March 2022, the Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit and local partners are proud to be hosting the first in a series of national youth engagement workshops which will involve young people in finding solutions to a fairer society and safer communities.
A Thames Valley-wide survey has been launched to identify the provision of sports, physical activity and organised groups for young people who may be vulnerable to being drawn into crime and violence.
Dr Tim Lowe, the VRU’s evaluation lead, has joined the University of Oxford’s Ethox Centre as Visiting Fellow on police data and ethics.
A new mobile application, which supports hotspot policing approaches has been presented to a national event as an example of excellent innovation.
The VRU and its partners are hosting a free and open-to-all webinar with a focus upon the night-time economy, safety and vulnerabilities.
Today we mark the Day of Hope 2021, marking what would have been Damilola Taylor’s birthday.
It is an opportunity to celebrate the huge potential of young people and to increase our support for them.
The Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit has funded a force-wide expansion of an adult drug diversion programme used by Thames Valley Police to deal with low-level drug-related offences.
7 December is the Day of Hope 2021, marking what would have been Damilola Taylor’s birthday. It is an opportunity to celebrate young people, their potential and all they offer our communities. Get involved in promoting the Day of Hope 2021.
The latest VRU Blog has been published. This week, we hear from PCSO Chris Jones, a Schools Officer who uses restorative justice techniques as he supports schools, teachers, pupils and parents to find appropriate outcomes to minor offences and issues.
Looking ahead to the Day of Hope on 7 December 2021, Thames Valley VRU was represented at a Downing Street reception.
80 Sandhurst schoolchildren benefited from a powerful educational event with the Kiyan Prince Foundation, helping them to understand the dangers of knife crime and drugs and the importance of making positive life choices.