South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit

We have awarded £40,000 to a partnership of our region’s five professional football clubs to expand youth engagement across the county, taking the total investment to £80,000, following a successful bid to the Premier League Foundation. Read more here - …uthyorkshireviolencereductionunit.com/news/vru-funds…

Kilvinder visited the Sheffield United Community Foundation last night, where she met Rob, Shannon and their colleagues - an inspiring team working with children and young people aged 8 to 18. The Foundation provides football and multi-sport coaching alongside dedicated youth work, supporting boys and girls, many of whom are excluded from school, in alternative provision or vulnerable to negative influences. The team is building trusted relationships, offering positive role models, teaching social skills and instilling the discipline that comes through sport. Their work gives young people the chance to feel supported, listened to, and hopeful about their future. Kilvinder particularly enjoyed speaking with a group of 14-year-old girls who confidently shared their ambitions, ranging from becoming a nursery nurse to a social worker for older adults and a dentist. This initiative is partly funded by the @SY_VRU, supporting efforts to tackle exploitation and violence across the region. Kilvinder emphasised that although there is always more to do, it’s vital to highlight what good practice looks like and showcase the importance of this work. She looks forward to visiting other projects supported through the VRU grants scheme.

Have your say before Thursday 📢 South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, is inviting residents to share their views on his proposals before he sets the police precept – the part of local council tax that helps fund South Yorkshire Police. Extra funding for policing means better policing: safer neighbourhoods, more visible policing, quicker response times, and officers equipped with the modern tools they need to do their job. 👉 Fill in the short survey here: orlo.uk/SY-Policing-Pr…

Have your say on policing in South Yorkshire 👇 We’re asking residents to share their views on the proposed policing precept, the small part of your council tax that helps fund South Yorkshire Police. Take the short survey here - survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90990195/Po… 🏠 To help you understand what the proposed changes might mean for you, you can quickly check your council tax band here - tax.service.gov.uk/check-council-…

Have you filled in the police precept survey yet? The Mayor is inviting residents to share their views on his proposals before he sets the police precept - the part of local council tax that helps fund South Yorkshire Police. Find out more and take the survey here - survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90990195/Po…

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Our police and fire services are funded through a mix of government grants and the remainder is raised through the council tax precept. In South Yorkshire, the policing precept makes up about 11% of a typical council tax bill. Mayor, @olivercoppard is inviting residents to share their views on his proposals before he sets the police precept. If you live in South Yorkshire, have your say by the 22 January: survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90990195/Po…

Have you filled in the police precept survey yet? The Mayor is inviting residents to share their views on his proposals before he sets the police precept - the part of local council tax that helps fund South Yorkshire Police. Find out more and take the short survey here - survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90990195/Po…

Mayor Oliver Coppard wants to boost visible policing, cut neighbourhood crime and tackle antisocial behaviour, funded through greater investment in South Yorkshire Police. He’s asking residents to share their views before he sets the police precept - the part of council tax that supports policing (around 11% of a typical bill). Take the short survey here - survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90990195/Po… @SouthYorksMCA

A big thank you to @DeputyMayorSY @SY_VRU for the funding awarded to our Grow Gardeners programme. It enables us to provide impactful employment and wellbeing assistance to 16–24 year olds in #Sheffield who face complex barriers to work.💚 #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact

In reported road collisions in Great Britain in 2023 involving a driver or rider who was over the legal alcohol limit, there were: - between 230 and 290 fatalities, with a central estimate of 260 fatalities - about 1,860 people killed or seriously injured - around 6,310 casualties of all severities We have to work together if we are to stop people being killed or injured on our roads. #OpLimit

A huge thank you to the @SY_VRU for their continued support in funding our Emotion Coaching programme in Sheffield! We’re excited to welcome the @DeputyMayorSY in January to see the impact of this work firsthand. #Sheffield #YouthSupport #EmotionCoaching

Data shows that drink drivers are more likely to be men, aged 25 to 49, who are travelling alone. Offences are more likely to happen on 30mph roads because offenders are more likely to be travelling short distances close to home, such as returning from a licenced premises. Drink drive collisions are more likely to happen when it’s dark. Do you know someone who drink drives? Are You Mate Enough to have a word before it’s too late? #OpLimit

Today (28 Nov) marks the start of a national awareness campaign to remind people of the risks and consequences of drink driving. As well as the summer months, December sees a peak in the number of collisions involving an impaired driver. So, if your plans involve drinking, make sure you’ve made a a plan to get home safe. We are asking ‘Are You Mate Enough?’ to be the designated driver, to have a word with your friends or to make sure you all get a taxi home? Let’s stay safe this Christmas. #OpLimit

Yesterday, we attended the Reducing Knife Harm Conference in London, bringing together over 100 delegates from across the country. It was an inspiring day of collaboration and insight, reinforcing the importance of a united approach to reducing knife crime.

There's still time to have your say📣 The IOPC Youth Panel wants to hear from people aged 13-25 for their views of policing in the community and the police complaints process. Your responses will help shape change within Police Forces and partner organisations. To complete the survey, visit uk.surveymonkey.com/r/MSWTBF6

Last week, we visited a session at 5ives in Kendray, delivered by @bfccommunity through our Small Grants Fund. The event brought together 46 young people for a facilitated football session and an educational workshop on fire safety delivered by South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue.

The IOPC Youth Panel wants to hear from people aged 13-25 for their views of policing in the community and the police complaints process. Your responses will help shape change within Police Forces and partner organisations. To complete the survey, visit uk.surveymonkey.com/r/MSWTBF6

Following the sentencing of the murderer of teenager, Harvey Willgoose in a Sheffield school earlier this year, Kilvinder Vigurs, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, has issued the following statement: “The sentencing of 15-year-old Mohammed Umar Khan, for the murder of another 15-year-old, Harvey Willgoose, marks a difficult moment for our region. “My heart goes out to Harvey’s parents, Caroline and Mark, whose strength and dignity throughout this unimaginable ordeal has been nothing short of extraordinary. Their courage reminds us why we must do more to protect our children from the threat of knife crime. “This tragedy is a stark reminder of the urgent need to tackle violence at its roots. This is a priority for us and is a particular focus as set out in the Mayor’s Police and Crime Plan. Knife crime is not just a policing issue, it’s a societal one. "Through our Violence Reduction Unit we will continue to work with schools, communities, and families to ensure young people feel safe, supported and heard. We will also be working closely with partners to do more to prevent children becoming perpetrators of crime. Our joint focus must be on prevention, education, and early intervention. Read the statement in full, here: southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/news/article/d…

More than half a million pounds has been awarded to local community-based organisations to tackle violence in the latest round of the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit’s (VRU) Community Grants Fund. Read more here - …uthyorkshireviolencereductionunit.com/news/over-5000…