Communications - raising awareness

The VVU works with lots of brilliant projects and interventions right across the county. Projects that support young people in all sorts of ways – giving them a safe space to meet; providing positive adult role models; giving them access to mentors and counselling; helping them access sport, drama, art and other leisure activities. Projects […]

We have produced a series of films – one for each district, borough and city in Essex, including Southend and Thurrock – which show the fantastic work happening to support children, young people, families and communities across the county. The films give a snapshot of some VVU funded projects and interventions that work with some […]

(write up by Essex Boys and Girls Clubs) This year’s Youth Voice Conference was held on Saturday 21 October 2023 at Writtle University College Chelmsford. More than 100 people gathered together to help continue a conversation to enable change for a better future with one question in mind, how do we keep young people safe […]

There are 16 knife bins in towns and cities across our county where you can safely deposit knives and other bladed articles. They are funded jointly by the VVU, Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Essex Police. The knife bins are available so the public can deposit knives and other weapons safely and are […]

Following the success of our campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of County Lines, and the ways young people can become involved, we have produced three lesson plans for use in secondary school settings. The lesson plans should be used sequentially and discuss the psychology of decision making and influence, the importance of a […]