Designed and funded by the VRN, the Violence Intervention Project (VIP) provides timely and tailored support to young people attending the Accident & Emergency department. In 2022, the project extended its operations to the custody suite at Euston Street Police Station

 

Commonly referred to as a "reachable moment", support workers employed by our delivery partner, Turning Point, engage with the young person at this critical point in their lives and offer support to assist recovery and/or desistence and address pressing issues such as safety and emotional well-being. The workers will continue to support the young person following discharge/release, offering mentoring and practical assistance to empower them to achieve their goals.

 

As this is a reachable moment service, VIP usually receives referrals through the A&E and Custody setting.

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Find out more about the VIP Team by reading their newsletter - click on the cover to open.