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Director of London's Violence Reduction Unit. Former Leader of Lambeth Council. Tweets my own.
City Hall, London
Joined January 2012
Over the last 6 years, @LDN_VRU has invested in 400,000 positive opportunities for young people. Thanks @MayorofLondon . We hear about the impact of early intervention; and see its impact from data. #violence is preventable not inevitable.
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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Great turnout @CoffeeAfrique & pleased it went so well .@LDN_VRU.
81 people attended our research event in Parliament last night, with 164 on a waiting list. Chaired by the incredible @sholmeslewis. The remarkable panel included @Kwajotweneboa @kelechnekoff @Macey_101, Osama, @VivAhmun, Kehinde @BlackEquityOrg @AbdulMukit17755. #Youth
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RT @LDN_VRU: The power of community organisations working together is the key to tackling violence. @DianaJohnsonMP @ukhomeoffice joined u….
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RT @Miatsf: Tackling youth violence and creating opportunity must start with communities. Brilliant to have @JanetDaby in Peckham to see t….
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RT @MayorofLondon: I’m thrilled that more than 200 community groups will be bringing Londoners of all backgrounds together in September for….
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RT @lambeth_council: We utterly condemn the vandalism of the Windrush Untold Stories Exhibition. Our CCTV team are working with police to i….
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Thanks to all contributors for a great discussion @LDN_VRU.
We are committed to keeping young people safe both online and offline. Our community members joined us to discuss with @SadiqKhan how we are:.💡Tackling online harms & misogyny.💡Teaching healthy relationships.💡Supporting youth work.💡Promoting Fathers and positive masculinity
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RT @benlindsayOBE: Great @LDN_VRU partnership reference group meeting today. Also got to gift @SadiqKhan & @debs_wb my new book We Need to….
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RT @metecoban92: 🌍 Over 700 events. 45,000 people. This year’s London Climate Action Week was our biggest yet – putting people at the hear….
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RT @SadiqKhan: Violent crime destroys lives and devastates communities. Alongside enforcement, our @LDN_VRU is working at the frontline o….
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RT @MayorofLondon: We’re focused on neighbourhood policing and putting officers in the heart of London’s communities. This includes work by….
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RT @howarddawber: London named World’s Best City - again - for 2025 in the Resonance/@Ipsos survey - ! The definiti….
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RT @justinesimons1: There’s no place like London in the summer and it's about to get better!. @MayorofLondon's Summer Streets Fund is putti….
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Thanks to @sonjajessup for a really strong piece on why we are investing in oracy and its impact @SadiqKhan @LDN_VRU.
Intervening early means we can prevent violence from happening. With @SadiqKhan, we're funding support for children with speech, language and communication needs:.🧡96% have narrowed the gap to their peers.🧡Fewer incidents as children are using words to resolve conflict.
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RT @SadiqKhan: Today at @Selfridges I set out our plans to rejuvenate Oxford Street as a world-class, accessible pedestrian avenue - a glob….
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RT @howarddawber: That’s a wrap for #LondonTechWeek 2025! 🎉🌍.From AI to life sciences, global keynotes to new partnerships — it’s been a br….
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