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ASVRP publishes Annual Report 2024–2025
ASVRP has published its Annual Report for 2024–2025, highlighting a year of meaningful progress towards preventing serious youth violence and creating safer communities.
Quarter 1 Hub Newsletter
Quarter 1 saw us reach over 2,600 people through youth support and community safety work, including Knife Crime Awareness Week and Safer Streets activity.
Home Office Annual VRU Directors’ Conference Held in Avon and Somerset
Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership had the privilege of hosting the 2025 Home Office’s annual summer Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Directors’ Conference.
Yate Youth Festival 2025
The Yate Youth Festival brought together young people, families and local organisations for a vibrant celebration.
2024-25 Q4 Hub Newsletter
As we reflect on the past year, the Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) is proud to share the collective achievements that have made a tangible difference in our communities. Through unwavering collaboration and a shared commitment to a public health and trauma-informed approach, we’ve reached thousands, offering support, education, and hope.
Knife Crime Awareness Week: Collective Action for Safer Communities
Knife Crime Awareness Week is a vital national campaign that highlights the devastating impact of knife crime on individuals, families and communities. It reinforces the message that knife crime is a societal issue requiring collective responsibility and action.
April 2025 Hub Newsletter
As we reflect on another year of challenges, progress, and collaboration, we are proud to
share updates on our ongoing work to prevent violence and create safer communities for
young people across Avon and Somerset.
ASVRP Reaches Nearly 19,000 Young People in 2023-2024
The Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership (ASVRP) has helped nearly 19,000 young people this past year through a range of tailored programs aimed at reducing violence in local communities. ASVRP also provided training and support to over 1,600 professionals...
September VRP Director’s Blog
I would like to dedicate this blog to the ‘Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Plan’ draft priorities and consultation.
Collaborative working
Since becoming the new Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, I have heard about the numerous innovative knife crime prevention interventions being delivered across the region.
July VRP Director’s Blog
As we approach the end of another academic year, I would like to use this blog to celebrate the successful interventions our Violence Reduction Partnership spokes and partners have delivered in collaboration with education providers.