Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) (@kentvru) 's Twitter Profile
Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)

@kentvru

The VRU enhances collaboration with partner agencies and takes the time to look at underlying root causes using a trauma-informed approach. Not monitored 24/7.

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🚨 Guide Alert:🚨 For Day 5 of the Knife Crime Awareness Week we are promoting "The Serious Violence Toolkit" which is designed for schools and colleges in Kent and Medway. It will empower staff to support at-risk students through trauma-informed, resilience-building strategies.

🚨 Guide Alert:🚨
For Day 5 of the Knife Crime Awareness Week we are promoting "The Serious Violence Toolkit" which is designed for schools and colleges in Kent and Medway. It will empower staff to support at-risk students through trauma-informed, resilience-building strategies.
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📣 Extra Community Events This Half Term! We’ve added even more sessions to our half-term line-up! From football to multi-sport fun, there’s something for everyone to get involved in, stay active, and connect with others. ⚽🏀🎯 Don’t miss out! Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Sport On Your Doorstep CIC

📣 Extra Community Events This Half Term!

We’ve added even more sessions to our half-term line-up! From football to multi-sport fun, there’s something for everyone to get involved in, stay active, and connect with others. ⚽🏀🎯

Don’t miss out!

<a href="/KentVRU/">Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)</a> <a href="/sportonyourDS/">Sport On Your Doorstep CIC</a>
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🚨 New Campaign Alert🚨 As thousands of children return to school for the final term of the year, we are launching a new campaign to help young people calm down potentially violent situations. The “Clock it, Check it, Change it” campaign aims to tackle the “bystander effect”

🚨 New Campaign Alert🚨 

As thousands of children return to school for the final term of the year, we are launching a new campaign to help young people calm down potentially violent situations. 

The “Clock it, Check it, Change it” campaign aims to tackle the “bystander effect”
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🚨 Day 2 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 This also counts for family and work friends too! Don't ignore someone who is getting bullied. Think about what you can do and how you can help! #SaferTogether #ClockitCheckitChangeit

🚨 Day 2 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 
This also counts for family and work friends too! Don't ignore someone who is getting bullied. Think about what you can do and how you can help!
#SaferTogether
#ClockitCheckitChangeit
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🚨 Day 3 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 Clocked someone's about to get hurt? It's easy to pretend you never saw it... Take a second look... Telling a trusted adult might stop someone getting hurt. #SaferTogether #ClockitCheckitChangeit

🚨 Day 3 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 
Clocked someone's about to get hurt? 
It's easy to pretend you never saw it...
Take a second look...
Telling a trusted adult might stop someone getting hurt.

#SaferTogether
#ClockitCheckitChangeit
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Our very own Caley! Talking to kmfm news about how people can help themselves and their friends stay safe using the new 'Clock It, Check It, Change It' campaign we launched this week. To find out more and use our free materials, visit our website (link in our bio).

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Our new Campaign 'Clock it Check it Change it' was launched this week and has had coverage today which includes BBC South East to help raise awareness of what young people can do to help their themselves and their friends to stay safe. To find out more, visit our website (link in

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🚨 Day 4 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 Something off with your friend's relationship? It can be easy to ignore the signs but think about the situation and make a difference by telling someone like a trusted adult/ #SaferTogether #ClockitCheckitChangeit

🚨 Day 4 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 
Something off with your friend's relationship?
It can be easy to ignore the signs but think about the situation and make a difference by telling someone like a trusted adult/
#SaferTogether
#ClockitCheckitChangeit
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🚨 Day 5 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 Seen someone at school getting angry or threatening? It's easy to try and ignore unacceptable behaviour. Take another look and see if there is a way to help safely Telling a trusted adult might stop someone getting hurt.

🚨 Day 5 of our new Active Bystander campaign🚨 
Seen someone at school getting angry or threatening?
It's easy to try and ignore unacceptable behaviour.
Take another look and see if there is a way to help safely
Telling a trusted adult might stop someone getting hurt.
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It's unfortunate that programs like this are necessary, yet they exist for a reason. As a community, we must support young individuals during their challenging times and guide them toward a brighter future. This heartfelt narrative focuses on Manchester but also sheds light on a

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📢We have funded Pol-Ed for all primary, secondary and colleges across Kent and Medway. Pol-Ed supports schools in delivering expertly planned lessons designed to develop a deep awareness of risks, citizenship and the law. Visit our website to find out more or sign up directly by

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Our community sessions with the Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) have been in full swing this spring! From sport-based engagement to building positive connections, it’s been incredible to support young people across Kent🙌 Find out more about our community sessions: shorturl.at/PmNCc

Our community sessions with the <a href="/KentVRU/">Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)</a> have been in full swing this spring!

From sport-based engagement to building positive connections, it’s been incredible to support young people across Kent🙌

Find out more about our community sessions: shorturl.at/PmNCc
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💬 Why Sports Connect Matters Every quote tells a story — and this one captures exactly why we do what we do. Check out what we are offering in your area by heading to sportsconnect.uk/community-even…

💬 Why Sports Connect Matters

Every quote tells a story — and this one captures exactly why we do what we do.

Check out what we are offering in your area by heading to sportsconnect.uk/community-even…
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Fantastic news! If you work in education, from Primary to College in Kent or Medway, contact us to find out more about Pol-Ed and how it can benefit the young people you educate.

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It was a pleasure to have Commando Chef - MBE - visiting young people in Kent this week🥳. Commando Chef is not only helping young people with his inputs, he is also helping us spread the message that a rounded-end knife is perfectly fine to use and is safer than a pointed-end

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Summer holidays = more time, more opportunities! 🌞 We're working with Sports Connect UK and partners across Kent & Medway to provide positive activities for young people. Because everyone deserves to choose their path. #SaferTogether

Summer holidays = more time, more opportunities! 🌞 We're working with <a href="/sportsconnectUK/">Sports Connect UK</a> and partners across Kent &amp; Medway to provide positive activities for young people. Because everyone deserves to choose their path. #SaferTogether
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👀 Spotted something that doesn't look right? You have the power to #ClockItCheckItChangeIt. Being an active bystander means speaking up safely when you can. Together we can make Kent and Medway safer: buff.ly/4LhSQLh #SaferTogether

👀 Spotted something that doesn't look right? You have the power to #ClockItCheckItChangeIt. Being an active bystander means speaking up safely when you can. Together we can make Kent and Medway safer: buff.ly/4LhSQLh 
#SaferTogether
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For all those users in Kent and Medway, do you have any thoughts on a PSHE topic you'd want more support with? Drop your thoughts to Pol-Ed #SaferTogether