London's Violence Reduction Unit
@LDN_VRU
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We are a champion and a voice for young people and communities across London.
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Joined September 2018
In 6 years, we have invested in 400,000 positive opportunities. With @SadiqKhan's support, we can see the impact ✨prevention✨ is having on tackling violence by investing in young people and communities. Watch to find out why we believe violence is preventable, not inevitable.
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RT @London_Tigers: Summer Camps @CityWestminster & @EalingCouncil are going great with lots of young people enjoying a range of activities,….
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RT @thesafetybox_uk: Our holiday summer school has kicked off day 2 with a bang thanks to @MayorofLondon #HolidayHope program @LDN_VRU pro….
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💡 Prevention works. ✅ Since set up by @SadiqKhan, we've worked in partnership with others, and we are now seeing positive indications of violence reducing. 🤝 But there is more to do and that includes investing in tackling violence before it happens - not just afterwards.
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🔅 We're committed to keeping children and young people safe, especially during the summer when evidence shows they are more vulnerable to violence and exploitation. @BBCLondonNews coverage of @SadiqKhan's new Holiday Hope programme, providing activities, opportunities and food.
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We joined @EddieNestorMBE on @BBCRadioLondon to discuss @SadiqKhan's new Holiday Hope programme. £6m funding will deliver activities to keep young people safe over the summer when evidence shows they are at greater risk of exploitation. 🔗 Listen 2:36
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The best topical guests and stories in London mixed with great music and your calls.
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RT @MayorofLondon: Great to visit Edinburgh Primary School today to launch Holiday Hope - a new £6m programme funding free activities and m….
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RT @SadiqKhan: Today I’ve launched Holiday Hope - a new £6m investment to expand free holiday activities, food and support for the young pe….
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This summer is a🌞Holiday of Hope🌞. We're delivering for @SadiqKhan @MayorofLondon's Holiday Hope programme - providing young people with something to do, something to aspire to and something to eat during the school holidays. Find out more:
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Listening to young people about what makes them safe has led to youth workers providing safe routes home after school in Waltham Forest. Our investment with @SadiqKhan is being used by councils across London to fund youth work where it's needed most. 📽️ Watch @BBCLondonNews
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Youth work plays a vital role in keeping young people safe and supported to thrive. We're funding councils to work with community organisations to tackle violence. @wfcouncil is using our investment so youth workers can provide safe routes home.
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Youth workers help children feel safer on their walks home in Chingford, Walthamstow and Leyton.
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RT @London_Tigers: It’s going to be a great summer. Get your children to join the HAF summer holiday programme at Lisson Green Pitch @CityW….
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🎉 Breaking down barriers and providing access to spaces and opportunities for young people are core to our approach. Our Young People's Action Group partnered with @framelessldn and @GeorgeThePoet on a new campaign for young people,. 🔗 @theLDNstandard:
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RT @DianaJohnsonMP: This week, I visited the Marcus Lipton Community Enterprise in Lambeth with @helenhayes_ to see the @LDN_VRU's MyEnds p….
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🧡 We are committed to breaking down barriers to give young people access to spaces and opportunities in our city. 💡That's why our Young People's Action Group has partnered with @framelessldn and @GeorgeThePoet on a new campaign. 🔗More on @guardian:.
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Spoken-word artist and podcaster collaborates with London’s violence reduction unit on pioneering initiative to make masterpieces more accessible
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Youth workers in 12 London hospitals are having impact. Nearly 80% of young people in hospital due to violence reduced their risk of harm because of skilled youth workers. We brought youth workers, NHS and councils together to look at how we build on this approach in London.
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The power of community organisations working together is the key to tackling violence. @DianaJohnsonMP @ukhomeoffice joined us and MyEnds champion @helenhayes_ in Brixton to hear about our community-led approach and the strength of partnership in prevention. @LibPeck
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RT @HaringeyLP: So incredibly proud of these amazing young people who shared their research at City Hall this evening. They presented their….
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Our award-winning MyEnds programme delivers both universal and targeted support for young people. With @Miatsf, we welcomed @JanetDaby @educationgovuk to Peckham to .show how our community-led approach with @ActiveCN mirrors national plans for Young Futures hubs. @LibPeck
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✅ We've invested in more than 400,000 diversionary activities and positive opportunities for young Londoners. 🤝 By working with young people and communities, we work to tackle violence before it happens to make London a safer city, where no one is left behind.
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We held the latest of our Inclusive London events in Newham. Over the last year, we have brought together education leaders, community organisations and schools to highlight #PromisingPractice. This event included:.✅Approaches to improve attendance.✅Embedding anti-racism
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