The cutting edge: why paediatricians need to know about violence affecting children and young people and the critical role they can play in violence reduction.
Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice. Authored by GM VRU Clinical Lead Dr. Rachel Jenner and public health lead Professor Helen Lowey.
Strategic Needs Assessment Update April 2025
An update on the past year's work across Greater Manchester, integrating most recent national, regional, and local data with community voices to offer a multi-agency perspective on violence.
The latest data from the VRU and an overview of the current initiatives.
Trauma Responsive Greater Manchester
For greater wellness in Greater Manchester.
BMC Public Health Article (springer.com)
Measuring changes in adult health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic and their relationship with adverse childhood experiences and current social assets: a cross-sectional survey.
The aim of the plan is to help stakeholders, colleagues and the public better understand the purpose of the VRU, the work it does, how its impact is measured, as well as an overview of the VRU delivery groups and principles.
Providing an effective response to violence and its causes.
Gender-Based Violence Strategy
GMCA launched a public consultation in respect of its Gender-Based Violence Strategy on 22nd June.
Mental Health Support For Adults
We know things may be difficult at the moment. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed there’s
support out there for you.
Mental Health Support For Children & Young People
We know things may be difficult at the moment. If you find yourself feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed there’s
support out there for you.
Worried About Your Child's Mental Health
We know things may be difficult at the moment but there's help and support available for you and your child.
Develop Glodwick has come together to offer communities activities throughout the year
Greater Manchester's Hope Hack - Summary Report
Young people from across Greater Manchester have shared their views, thoughts, and ideas on how to make the city region a safer and fairer place for all.
Greater Manchester Adolescent Framework
Reducing and responding to the risk of extra-familial harm.
Practise Posters - Greater Manchester Adolescent Framework
Posters designed as part of the Greater Manchester Adolescent Safeguarding Framework
Supporters of the Violence Reduction Unit
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