Working together with communities to prevent serious violence in Derby and Derbyshire
Derby and Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit
Working to prevent SERIOUS VIOLENCE
Derby and Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is a team dedicated to the prevention and reduction of serious violence. We work in partnership with Derbyshire Police, Derbyshire County Council, Derby City Council, National Probation Service, Public Health, NHS, Education, Community Voluntary Sector, Youth Justice and Local Authorities, addressing the underlying causes of serious violence and working together with communities to prevent it.
Our Strategy…
The Derby and Derbyshire Serious Violence strategy commits to working with partners and communities to address serious violence.
Our strategy aims to improve lives by preventing violence, supporting victims, families and communities affected, and providing positive opportunities to those at risk of becoming victims, witnesses, or perpetrators, including education programmes, targeted mentoring, opportunities to develop new skills and therapeutic support.
Our Partners
Definition of Serious Violence
Violence resulting in, or potential to result in, significant injury with or without weapons.
Latest News and Updates
Chesterfield FC Community Trust to host 37th Hope Hack event focusing on substance use, relationships with police, connections and social media
On 12th February 2025, Chesterfield FC Community Trust will host the 37th Hope Hack, an initiative from The Hope Collective designed to inspire and empower young people. The event is part of a wider series aimed at creating hope for youth who may be vulnerable to negative influences, providing them with opportunities to shape their futures positively. The Hope Collective, the driving force behind the Hope Hack events,...
Chesterfield FC Community Trust to host 37th Hope Hack event focusing on substance use, relationships with police, connections and social media
On 12th February 2025, Chesterfield FC Community Trust will host the 37th Hope Hack, an initiative from The Hope Collective designed to inspire and empower young people. The event is part of a wider series aimed at creating hope for youth who...
Derbyshire VRU launches ‘Walk Away’ campaign in Ilkeston and Ripley
The Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has launched the second phase of the ‘Walk Away’ campaign in Ilkeston and Ripley to tackle night-time violence. Both areas have been prioritised due to their rates of night-time economy (NTE) violence, with Ilkeston and...
Derby Hope Hack sees young people voice their opinions on racism, connections, social media & police relations
On 11th November 2024, Derby Theatre hosted the 35th Hope Hack, an impactful event organised by Derby and Derbyshire's Violence Reduction Unit to bring young people together and voice their opinions. This gathering, part of a broader series by the Hope Collective...