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 […]
Grants up to £22k now available to support young people and community safety projects as two PFCC funds launched today
Today, Thursday 3 July, Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst launches two funds offering grants to organisations supporting young people or community safety projects across Southend, Essex or Thurrock. The Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit Community Grant is now open for applications up to £22k and the Community Safety Development Fund 2025/26 is now […]
“No place for knives on Essex streets”
“There is no place for knives – of any description on our streets” Those are the strong words of Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Roger Hirst as a national surrender scheme on ‘ninja style’ swords is set to begin. From 1 July to 31 July a Home Office lead national surrender scheme will be […]
Response to Home Office evaluation of Violence Reduction Units
Today Roger Hirst, PFCC for Essex and Chair of the Violence and Vulnerability Partnership spoke about the recent Home Office evaluation into Violence Reduction Units. The report praises the work of VRUs and notices the impact they are having on crime, with a recommendation that central government continues to fund their work. Since the Essex […]
#ConnectBelongStaySafe
We’re excited to launch our new Essex VVU hashtag #ConnectBelongStaySafe, and we’d love your support in spreading the message across Essex! This initiative is all about encouraging young people to find safe, supportive spaces where they can thrive – and the Essex Youth Map is a key part of that mission. The Essex Youth Map shows […]