Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)

The Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is a partnership between the police, local councils, health service providers and other key agencies to deliver a reduction in violence the county.

The PCC said: 'Issues around violent crime can not be resolved by Kent Police simply arresting more people. The police and partner agencies need to work together to help lift vulnerable young people out of a life of crime.’

 

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Knife Awareness Bus launched

Funding for Violence Reduction Units announced

Kent PCC welcomes Government funding

Initial commissioning proposals for Kent VRU announced

Additional £35m announced for Violence Reduction Units

VRU hosts Serious Youth Violence Hackathon to brainstorm ideas

Kent VRU funds Emergency Trauma Pack roll-out

Home Office publishes evaluation of VRUs' work in 2019/20

APCC publishes report showcasing work of VRUs across England and Wales

Knife wands given to pubs in Dover and Deal to discourage violent crime