Time to talk about exploitation
Organisations working with young people and their families may be interested in the resources the Violence and Vulnerability Partnership have produced on exploitation. Using lived experience and information from conversations with young people and parents we have created downloadable resources on how to spot the signs of exploitation and how to talk to young people […]
Young people talk safety in Essex
The Violence and Vulnerability Unit was delighted to take part in the 2025 Youth Voices Day, held last weekend in Chelmsford. Youth Voice Day gives young people a platform to share their thoughts – with community leaders and key senior figures – on how to make Essex a safer place for young people. The VVU […]
Key findings from the 2025 Home Office VRU evaluation – a public health approach to addressing violence
We would like to share some key findings and strategic insights from the latest VRU (Violence Reduction Unit) evaluation. The latest national evaluation report was published by the Home Office this summer and marks year 5 of VRUs nationally. Essex predates this, with the Violence and Vulnerability framework put in place in 2018 and establishing […]
VRU Directors Conference
This week the Home Office held their summer VRU directors conference in Bristol. The conference had a focus on the new young people’s prevention partnership panels. These are multi-agency panels which will proactively identify vulnerable young people and refer them to a range of support services, emphasising the importance of early intervention and focused early […]
The Power of Sport and Youth Crime Prevention Conference
The VVU was delighted to attend, and present, at the Active Essex Foundation Power of Sport and Youth Crime Prevention Conference at Colchester United Stadium yesterday. The conference bought together locally trusted organisations, charities, community groups, CICs, probation, police, social work, sports organisations and local councils all of whom are committed to improving the lives […]
Youth Voice Day 2025
The date for the Youth Voice Day 2025 is confirmed! Youth Voice Day is a fun packed day, (hosted by Essex Boys and Girls Clubs and ECVYS) for young people to talk about issues that matter to them, learn new skills and present their ideas to Essex leaders and dignitaries. Held from 9.45am to 3.30pm […]