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Jul 16, 20243 min read
Community leaders showcase their achievements and plans for the future
Sixteen community leaders attended a celebration event to showcase their work to peers and partners following completion of a leadership...
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Leicestershire’s Violence Reduction Network participate in Hope Hack Reimagining Policing Event
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s Violence Reduction Network (VRN) along with violence reduction colleagues in Nottinghamshire, the...
Dec 20, 20234 min read
Violence Reduction Units Prevent Thousands of Violent Offences Across the Country
Government initiative to turn young people away from violent crime has prevent more than 3,200 violent injuries since 2019. More than £5...
Jul 4, 20233 min read
New investment in evidence-based programme to reduce serious violence in Leicestershire
Young people and adults who are involved in violence will be given a new opportunity under a US-inspired programme rolling out in...
Jun 30, 20232 min read
Leicestershire Hosts National Conference on What Works in Tackling Serious Violence
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Violence Reduction Network, in partnership with the University of Leicester and the Home Office,...
Feb 20, 20232 min read
VRN Hope Hack Seeks Young Offenders’ Views
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Violence Reduction Network (VRN) and partner organisations will be seeking the views and...
Dec 22, 20222 min read
VRN Expands Support Available For Local Young People
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Violence Reduction Network (VRN) has teamed up with two local organisations to further strengthen...
Oct 24, 20221 min read
Innovative street outreach project to engage young people in violent crime hotspots is underway
A new and innovative street outreach project to engage people at-risk of violence has been launched this week by Leicestershire Police...
Jul 11, 20222 min read
VRN Teams Up To Organise Regional Youth Involvement Event
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland’s Violence Reduction Network (VRN) has teamed up with violence reduction colleagues in the West...
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