Industry Recognition for VVU Knife Harm campaign
We are delighted that our successful knife harm awareness campaign – that encourages parents to have a conversation with their children about the dangers of knife harm – has received awards in two recent industry events. In the European Agency Awards the campaign won first place in the not-for-profit category for best use of social […]
Youth Voice Day 2024
We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in Essex Youth Voice Day 2024. Young People from across Southend, Essex and Thurrock gathered together at Anglia Ruskin University on Saturday 12 October to take part in this really special day. Organised by Essex Council for Voluntary Youth Services and Essex […]
Ready, Respect, Safe Week at Chelmsford College
The VVU took time out last week to visit Chelmsford College’s Ready, Respect, Safe Week, which evolved from the PRISE (Prepare, Respect, Inspire, Safe, Engage) Week the college ran in 2023. Ready, Respect, Safe, is a week that sits alongside the college’s regular timetabled learning, but their life skills classes are taken over by guest […]
Bringing together all Violence Reduction Units
Last week members of the VVU attended a two-day event in Reading with the Home Office and hosted by Thames Valley Violence Reduction Partnership. The event bought together all the 22 Violence Reduction Units (of which Essex VVU is one). The first day was focused on working with our Home Office partners on the Serious […]
Zombie Knife and Machete surrender scheme ends and new legislation begins
The Home Office amnesty and compensation scheme that encouraged people to surrender dangerous machetes and zombie knives has now ended with some pleasing results in Essex. The amnesty ended today, which means it is now illegal to own zombie style knives or machetes in England and Wales. The new legislation also means it is against […]
Applications welcome for our 25/26 community grant
Organisations are invited to now apply for the 2025 – 2026 VVU Community Grant. Groups can apply for up to £20,000 to deliver support and interventions for children, young people, young adults and families (families must include children, young people or young adults aged 0-24 inclusive). Projects must demonstrate how they have a positive impact […]
