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.
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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.
The Crime Prevention Through Sport Fund
Crime Prevention Through Sport Fund is open for applications.
The deadline for applications is Monday 29th July 2024.
June VRP Director’s Blog
Following last month’s elections for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) I have been delighted to welcome our new PCC, Clare Moody.
May VRP Director’s Blog
Avon and Somerset is a diverse area, encompassing an energetic city, active towns and villages as well as vast open countryside.
April VRP Director’s Blog.
Our Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction Partnership (ASVRP) works collaboratively with multiple partners to identify the underlying causes of violence and develop targeted interventions.
March VRP Director’s Blog
First VRP Director’s monthly blog.
Uniting across Avon and Somerset to keep our young people and communities safe from serious violence
Over 700 North Somerset Students receive Blunt Truth Workshop
A ground-breaking initiative teaching young people about the possible consequences of carrying a knife and what to do if a friend or family member is stabbed.
Bleed Kits
The purpose of the bleed kit is to control the bleeding after someone suffers a traumatic injury. They are being placed alongside the existing HeartSafe defibrillator boxes.