Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit
@GM_VRU
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The VRU brings together experts from health, education, police, criminal justice & community organisations to tackle the underlying causes of serious violence.
Joined June 2020
The VRU brings together experts, communities and young people from across Greater Manchester to address the underlying causes of violence and prevent it from happening. To learn more about our work in #GreaterManchester, watch the full video:
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📢 Youth workers – we need your voice! Help shape future training to tackle violence & Child Criminal Exploitation. 📝 Just 6 questions, under 5 mins. All responses are confidential. 📅 Deadline: Tues 9 Sept 👉 Take the survey:
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Your voice matters. By speaking out, you could protect someone from harm. If you've seen something worrying or need support, visit 👉 https://t.co/iERWtgTK0D
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It's bank holiday Monday - the perfect time to try something new. 🙌 Be greater than violence. Positive activities are happening in your local area, find one and get involved today.
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📢 The August edition of the VRU bulletin is here! This month we shed a light on how grassroots action is making a real difference. 📖 Don't miss out, read it here: https://t.co/9dGd9FlAgJ
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Celebrating community, creativity, and connection in Darnhill 🌟 Last month, Darnhill Library hosted a powerful event led by the ACDC Alliance to support young people through sports, arts, mentoring, and more. 📖 Read the full story on our website: https://t.co/Am378QwgT3
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A few weeks ago, we partnered with Your Trust to take a group of young people on a journey that tested their limits and built lasting bonds. It was a wonderful day full of laughs, teamwork and real moments of growth. 👉 Read more about it here: https://t.co/i0NeleMAyd
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Freedom Personal Safety is empowering young people and families across Greater Manchester to make safe choices, build confidence, and tackle challenges head-on. FPS is creating safer, more confident communities. 🗣️ 📖 Read the full story: https://t.co/kydcHIwPy4
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#Safe4Summer is underway across Greater Manchester! We've joined forces with GMP and partners to make our town centres safer this summer, tackling anti-social behaviour and boosting visible policing in hotspot areas. Read more: https://t.co/q0Nzg77TkQ
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Violence is never inevitable. It’s entirely preventable. Together, we can challenge harmful behaviours, support each other, and build safer communities across Greater Manchester. 👉 Learn more and get involved at https://t.co/lIbxlBujAn.
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📢 The latest edition of the VRU bulletin is here! This month we're highlighting the power of partnership and community action across our city-region. Don't miss out! Read it now 👉 https://t.co/TY6UV2seez
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Navigators support young people affected by violence across Greater Manchester. This powerful @SkyNews piece features our Clinical Lead Dr. Rachel Jenner and the life-changing work of our team. 📖 Read more:
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Sky News sees the work of a team called Navigators who go into hospitals to help young victims of violence, including one man who describes the pain and panic after being attacked as he feared he was...
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Earlier this month, we joined a @StreetDoctors showcase exploring how partnership working is helping to tackle youth violence. 🗣️ Our Partnership Lead, Dan Diamond, spoke about the power of a whole-system approach and trusted relationships.
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We all have a role to play in keeping our communities safe. If you're worried about a young person, trust your instincts. #SpeakingOutCouldSaveALife
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📢 The latest edition of the VRU bulletin is here! This month we're highlighting the Education Hive, the SHiFT programme, and our latest academic report. For more information, read our bulletin here 👉 https://t.co/ZrYa399jN0
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Are you greater than violence? Get involved in something positive in your community this half term! Discover local opportunities at https://t.co/zdvyyigASo
#IAmGreater
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The evidence in relation to preventing and tackling violence is clear: violence can be prevented, it isn’t inevitable. We take a community-led approach, working together with local people to understand the strengths and challenges unique to each area. 🔗 https://t.co/qWnQSzebjt
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99% of young people don’t carry knives. By shifting the narrative, we can support all young people - building trust, creating opportunities, and helping them make safe and informed choices. 🔗Report anonymously: https://t.co/mBCkFbJgZR
#KCAW25
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Today marks the start of national Knife Crime Awareness Week 2025. In Greater Manchester, we work with our communities to raise awareness, educate, and prevent violence before it starts, as outlined in our Greater Than Violence strategy. 🔗 https://t.co/I8O7ixEJR9
#KCAW25
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This week we celebrated the incredible work of SHiFT Manchester who help young people break cycles of crime through strong, trusted relationships. Partnerships like SHiFT show what’s possible when we listen, act, and stand alongside young people 👏
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Earlier this week, Kate chaired a panel to discuss 'How do we keep children out of custody?' as part of an event to celebrate the work of SHiFT Manchester. It brought together perspectives across education, policing, mental health, youth work and lived experience. 🔗
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