Working with young people involved in Serious Youth Violence focussing on emotional health and wellbeing @LDN_VRU @LBHF @EalingCouncil @Hillingdon @LBofHounslow
London, England.
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The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
Welcome news that the unlawful Gangs Matrix is being scrapped by the Met following @UnJustUK and @AWATEMUSIC legal action
But we have serious concerns racial discrimination embedded in the Matrix will be repeated in new Violence Harms Assessment system
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lo…
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
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The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
Finally got my hands on a hard copy of the Life of a Top Boy @Juvenis. A must read during a critical year for decision-making, tackling pervasive trauma has got to be at the forefront.
Thank you @MistaGoode and @NDodzro 🙏🏾🙏🏾
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
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The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
One week on
Our conference brought together grassroots organisations and local authorities to map out the change we want to see for our communities.
"Since the Violence Reduction Unit has been set up, the narrative has changed. We no longer feel isolated." @kinsellatrust
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
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NEW: We have today published new research and captured the views of young people on the impact of knife imagery posted by the police.
It shows the impact is not universal, but is more profound for some young people affected by violence.
Read 👇
london.gov.uk/media-centre/m…
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
📢Exciting Announcement📢
@CNWLNHS & @westlondonnhs have commissioned our adult #mentalhealth platform Qwell to support people 18+ across North West London
When?
The service goes live this Friday (27/01/23)
Join our webinar to find out more: eventbrite.com/e/51302981498…
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
This additional pressure and stress is impacting the mental health of care experienced young people – who have often already been through significant trauma. This is amplifying the concerns that young care experienced people told us about back in May 2021. #SurvivalIsNotEasy
ALT Has the Cost of Living Crisis had an impact on your mental health? 76% - Yes 14% - No 10% - Not sure / prefer not to say
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
In their new report, #SurvivalIsNotEasy, released today, our colleagues at @NLCBF have showcased the scale of the challenges that care experienced people are currently facing. It is clear that change is needed which is why, tonight, we are sharing some of their findings.
ALT "Survival is not easy" - capturing the views of 461 care experienced young people on the impact of the Cost of Living Crisis
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
In our report, #SurvivalIsNotEasy released today, we have showcased the scale of the challenges that care experienced people are currently facing. It is clear that change is needed which is why, tonight, we are sharing some of the findings... here's a 🧵
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
An introduction to London's Violence Reduction Unit.
Find out more about what who we are, what we do and the approach we are taking to tackle violence.
A fully accessible version can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=sLw21vvM…
@SadiqKhan @MayorofLondon @LibPeck
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
A great video with @RiyadhK @ameliadimz & @Chunkz discussing loneliness and reaching out for support via kooth.
Head to kooth.com today and join our live anonymous forum with other young people discussing loneliness.
You are not alone!
#support #loneliness
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
We have a full house in Ealing for our latest meeting of the Tackling Youth Violence Network. Thanks to the Young Ealing Foundation and Young Ealing for hosting us
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
We are working with local partners to tackle Gang Violence and Violence Against Women and Girls in H&F.
Join us to hear how we are keeping residents safe and let us know what our priorities should be.
With @PeopleAriseNow @theVIPldn @HarrowClub @RefugeCharity @AdvanceCharity – at Hammersmith, London
Our policy and accountability committee (PAC) for community safety and social inclusion will meet on Tuesday, 7pm.
Find out what we do to keep H&F safe, including our work around #ViolenceAgainstWomenandGirls and support for survivors of domestic abuse: democracy.lbhf.gov.uk/ieList…
ALT H&F Law Enforcement Officers speaking to residents
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
Boom!! Massive thank you to all who attended and contributed to our special Edition #CommunityConnect with @theVIPldn. Special thanks to Cllr @n_souslous,@MasbroCentre, GVEU @LBHF, PCSO Miller @MPSFulhamBrdway, @youngh_f. Let's continue building. Next #CommunityConnect on 26 July
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
Fantastic VRA meeting this morning hosted by @theVIPldn @PeopleAriseNow hearing first hand testimony frm @MasbroCentre 👏
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
Special Edition Community Connect! Thursday, 16th June 11am, we are partnering with @theVIPldn to focus on violence reduction and to showcase relevant available services to @LBHF residents. @BJ_Coleman @SLBirdintheTree @SharonCOHnF @COHnF @Sobus_H_F @MPSFulhamBrdway.
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
Dad's House
So many families are absolutely struggling to put #Food on the table
#Gas and #electricity prices are going through the roof.
With the help of the community @CityHarvest_LDN @earlscourtdevco @HFGiving @RBKC
We are helping as much as we can
#CostOfLivingCrisis
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
Huge thanks to all the brilliant organisations who came along to our Ealing Tackling Youth Violence Network this morning in partnership with @theVIPldn.
Thanks also to MP @VirendraSharma for attending.
Great to see new partnerships and projects forming already. #YoungEaling
We’re pleased to participate in such an important event on discussing how youth organisations can work together to tackle youth violence in the borough of Ealing. @young_ealing @theVIPldn
The VIP - Violence Intervention Project retweeted
We’re pleased to participate in such an important event on discussing how youth organisations can work together to tackle youth violence in the borough of Ealing. @young_ealing @theVIPldn