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.’
VRU Schools toolkit
The VRU has published an education toolkit for schools to use in order to help prevent serious violence in the county. VRU Schools Toolkit
The toolkit touches upon different aspects, such as: how serious violence affects young people, understanding a young person's behaviour, and being trauma-informed, to name a few topics.
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News from the VRU
Newsletters 2021
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Introduction section - ‘Contact Us’ link: [email protected]
This is the Violence Reduction Unit – Video Link: https://youtu.be/8ys53x3mDKw
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Eyes Open link: https://eyes-open.co.uk/
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Mary Dolly Referral Link:
Footer Link
Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/kentvru/
OPCC website link: www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/vru
VRU email link: [email protected]
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Introduction section - ‘Contact Us’ link: [email protected]
Our Plan Moving Forward – ‘ACE’ link: Attached above.
VRU Champions section – ‘Us’ link: [email protected]
Page 2
Mental Health Awareness Week section - ‘Twitter’ link: https://twitter.com/KentVru/status/1392815545616060419?s=20 (VRU Twitter page)
Knife Awareness in Schools section – ‘NKBL’ link: NKBL films | Knife Violence Prevention Scotland (noknivesbetterlives.com)
Knife Awareness in Schools section – ‘Parents guide to knife crime’ link: Attachment above
Knife Awareness in Schools section – ‘No knives better lives’ link: 2020 and NKBL- A New Approach | Knife Violence Prevention Scotland (noknivesbetterlives.com)
Knife Awareness in Schools section – ‘Fearless’ link: Knife Crime - Fearless
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The High Sheriff Award section – Link in the VRU image: https://twitter.com/KentCommunity/status/1387738862986932225?s=20
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Gangs & County Lines section – PDF link: Attached above.
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Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/kentvru/
Twitter link: https://twitter.com/kentvru?lang=en-gb
OPCC website link: www.kent-pcc.gov.uk/vru
VRU email link: [email protected]