Violence Reduction Units from across the country work together to prevent violence
As the national violence reduction programme enters its third year, Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) from across England and Wales will meet virtually on Thursday (15 July) to evaluate their progress in reducing violence and helping to build stronger, more resilient communities. Launched in 2019, VRUs bring together different organisations, including the police, local government, health, […]
Safeguarding Vulnerable Children on Public Transport
Launching on Tuesday 1June, Operation Henderson is a partnership campaign to raise awareness of child exploitation at train and bus stations and transport networks in Essex. Under the banner of Operation Henderson, the joint initiative is being run by Essex Safeguarding Children Board, Southend and Thurrock Safeguarding Children Partnerships alongside partners including British Transport Police, […]
Essex young people tell of the dangers of County Lines
The authentic, lived experiences of Essex young people are the narrative for a new hard-hitting short film which wants to educate the public on the dangers of County Lines drug gangs. Filmed on location across greater Essex, the film tells how drug deals are seen on the way home from school and how young […]
Operation Trespass: Ending cuckooing across Essex
Vulnerable people in Essex are being targeted by County Lines drug gangs who take over their homes and use them as bases for drug dealing. The tactic, known as cuckooing, sees the gang manipulate people to gain access to their properties; often specifically targeting those with drug and alcohol addictions, financial problems and learning difficulties. […]
£2 million invested in reducing serious violence in Essex in 2020-2021
Projects across Essex, focused on reducing serious violence, benefited from over £2m of funding last year thanks to the work of the Violence and Vulnerability Partnership. A further £1.1 m of extra funding was also secured from the Home Office to fund additional activity by Essex Police, including targeted stop and search activity. Details of […]
Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit grant award recipients
Today Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit announced 18 organisations across Southend, Essex and Thurrock that would be receiving some financial support to continue their work in supporting vulnerable children and young people. The Essex VVU created the Community Grant Fund in order to help organisations struggling to deliver planned work to reduce crime and safeguard […]