Alison Cope is the mother of Joshua Ribera who was murdered in 2013. She now works tirelessly to help prevent youth violence by sharing her son’s unique life and death story to help educate young people on the realties and consequences of youth violence. Her powerful presentations convey the importance of prevention, the emotive realisation of how choices affect loved ones and […]
The Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) commissioned Magistra to deliver their Restorative Lives project in Hindley Prison as part of the VRU’s work to reduce reoffending among young people and build aspirations. 94 men, primarily under the age of 25, have successfully completed the programme, aimed at individuals who want to make changes to their behaviour […]
The Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit and StreetGames hosted ‘Violence Reduction Through the Power of Community Sport’ on Friday 21st April 2023. The event brought together approximately 80 people from across the community sport, local government, and youth justice sector to discuss the launch of the GM VRU Strategic Sports Plan. StreetGames is one of […]
Today, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) shared new figures that show significant reductions in hospital admissions due to assault by a sharp object, and homicides involving a knife. The figures have been released as part of the Great Manchester VRU’s annual report which details the impact of its work in reducing violence and building […]
Pupils from a number of schools across Greater Manchester are going to be taught vital skills on how to potentially save the life of someone who is bleeding. On the 26th of April, Greater Manchester will pilot the country’s first ‘Stop the bleed’ day – a collaboration between Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit and first […]
The Bury Defence Academy (BDA) are a Martial Arts and Boxing Club providing classes for men, women, and children in Bury and are part of the Violence Reduction Unit’s community-led programme in Bury. The community-led programmes enable the VRU to work closely with communities to understand the strengths, challenges, and needs of the community and […]
Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, Kate Green, will be interviewed live on radio by local young people to talk about what is being done to prevent serious violence in the city region and the importance of making the right decisions. This is part of a new partnership between Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and […]
Mini reporters from Media Cubs recently welcomed Superintendent Caroline Hemingway into their online newsroom. The press conference was part of the VRU’s partnership with Media Cubs, helping to give young people in the region the chance to ask big questions to decision makers, learn more about their jobs and think about future careers. Caroline works in the VRU, […]
Mini reporters from Media Cubs online newsroom club held their very own press conference with a magistrate from Greater Manchester, also known as a Justice of Peace (JP). The press conference was part of the VRU’s partnership with Media Cubs, helping to amplify more young voices from across Greater Manchester. Paul Brearley sits on the […]
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