Community organisations in Oldham shared the positive impact of a programme led by the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) on young people and communities in Oldham during a visit from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, yesterday (Wednesday 26th October). In July 2022, four organisations in Oldham formed a partnership and were awarded funding from […]
Innovative scheme to be offered to vulnerable young people in Tameside to improve outcomes
An innovative scheme that helps prevent vulnerable young people from being drawn into risky behaviours that could impact negatively on both them and their communities is coming to Tameside. The Violence Reduction Unit will collaborate with Tameside Council and the national charity SHiFT – becoming the first area outside of London to engage with the […]
Progress tackling knife-crime discussed at second Greater Manchester serious violence roundtable
Leaders, community members, and young people have met for a second time to discuss signs of progress and changes local young people want to see to make the city region safer. The roundtable – Chaired by Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor – included emergency services, local authorities, communities, local young people, and those with […]
Community organisations in Bolton met with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes last week (Friday 14th October), to discuss the impact of the community-led programme in Bolton. The programme works with young people aged between 10 and 25 to develop projects and activities to address the underlying causes of […]
Young people to have voice heard at Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit ‘Hope Hack’ event
Young people from across Greater Manchester are set to share their views, thoughts, and ideas on how to make the city region a safer and fairer place for all. On Friday 14 October, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit and local partners are hosting a series of workshops covering topics like education, social media, and mental […]
Bury awarded funding as part of Violence Reduction Unit’s investment in communities
FOUR organisations in Bury have been awarded funding from Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to develop interventions in East Bury. The interventions will include: Mentoring programmes providing positive role models for young people and families at risk or vulnerable to serious youth violence and criminal exploitation. Youth work activities that will reach and cater […]
£1million boost to help tackle violent crime in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has received £1million in funding to develop and trial a new programme in the city of Manchester which aims to help people leave a life of violent crime behind them. The financial boost is part of a £6million joint investment, shared between a number of different regions across England, […]
COMMUNITY organisations in Bury met with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Deputy Mayor Bev Hughes last week (Thursday 4 August), to discuss plans for the community-led programme in Bury. The programme will focus on mentoring programmes providing positive role models for young people and families at risk or vulnerable to serious youth […]
Greater Manchester comes together to stop knife crime and serious violence
A new hard-hitting video, featuring young people, emergency services, local leaders, actors, and athletes, has been launched to encourage more people to report concerns around knife crime and serious violence in Greater Manchester. In February 2022, in response to three tragic fatal stabbings, Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit launched a short video encouraging young people, […]