PRISE week at Chelmsford College
Last week students at Chelmsford College took part in PRISE week (Prepare, Respect, Inspire, Safe, Engage). Working closely with Chelmsford City Council, a comprehensive programme was coordinated which consisted of a range of timetabled workshops, talks and demonstrations designed to give learners the opportunity to develop, reflect, be mindful and prepare for life beyond college. […]
“It’s about your son”
The VVU team were excited to host the premiere of a theatre performance about knife crime at the Stanway School, Colchester last week. Featuring a cast of four, the play “It’s about your son” explores reactions, feelings and family dynamics surrounding the death of a young person to knife crime. The play explores feelings of […]
United Against Knife Crime
Prior to Colchester United beating Notts County 5-4 on Saturday 30 September the Colchester United squad warmed up in a new United Against Knife Crime kit, one of the main visual ways for the team to highlight Saturday’s anti-knife initiative. The goal filled match on Saturday was dedicated to raising awareness of knife crime, with […]
Knife Angel leaving Harlow
Saturday afternoon saw the closing ceremony of the Knife Angel’s visit to Harlow. Roger Hirst, PFCC for Essex and Chair of the Violence and Vulnerability Partnership joined guests at Harlow Playhouse Square for an evening of speeches, performances and poetry from community leaders, artists, and advocates. All of whom had come together to address the […]
New knife bin for Harwich as new legislation comes in
The VVU is pleased to have funded a new Knife Bin for Harwich. The knife bin at the Dovercourt and Harwich Hub, in the High Street, joins 13 other knife bins across Essex where knives and other bladed articles can be deposited safely. The knife bins are joint funded by the Police, Fire and Crime […]
Violence Reduction Summer Conference
This week members of the VVU travelled up to Newcastle to attend the Violence Reduction Units (VRU) summer conference. This was hosted by Northumbria VRU and attended by the 20 VRUs / VVUs across England and Wales, alongside Home Office representatives. The conference was co-hosted by Kim McGuinness, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner and David […]
