South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit

The Violence Reduction Unit adopts a public health approach to preventing and reducing violence by working in partnership with organisations and communities.

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

Delivered by Rocket Science the session will:
✅ Explain the issue your project responds to
✅Clarify who you support & how
✅Describe the changes you aim to achieve
✅Strengthen funding applications & reporting
Relevant for organisations wanting to better demonstrate impact.

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

Free online workshop: Developing your Story of Change
Learn how to clearly explain your impact, strengthen funding bids & improve evaluation.
10 June 2–3:30pm
Great for Violence Reduction Fund applicants & beyond.
Sign up: https://t.co/zU1i0aLNeF

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

Have your say on policing in South Yorkshire in relation to Stop & Search, Hate Crime & Use of Force. Sign up to attend the first Community Confidence Board ⬇️

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

How are stop & search, use of force, and hate crime handled in South Yorkshire?
Put your questions directly to police leaders at our new Community Confidence Board.

17 June, 5–7pm
At the Mayoral Combined Authority’s offices on Broad Street West, Sheffield.

Find out more here & register your interest here: https://t.co/HMeUC2642S

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

Our latest Community Grants Scheme is now open - with a focus on preventing violence and supporting safer neighbourhoods. For more details on the scheme and to apply visit the website: https://t.co/PTPj5eCk30
Don't forget to sign up to our workshop on Wed 3 June to find out more!

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

We will, very soon, be opening our Community Grant Scheme (focus on preventing and reducing violence) & are inviting community organisations to an online workshop to find out more about the scheme and how to apply. To register attendance click here: https://t.co/ZupfOjadRQ

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

Grow Employment supports 16–24-year-olds who face significant barriers to employment, including poor mental health, isolation and a lack of opportunities. They have been awarded almost £25,000 from the VRU.

Read more here - https://t.co/chZme3TdDb

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

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 - https://t.co/pGa01mWYkJ

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

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.

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

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: https://t.co/P4UObSHRo3

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

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 - https://t.co/6smcYA0E85

🏠 To help you understand what the proposed changes might mean for you, you can quickly check your council tax band here - https://t.co/drumnM1yZJ

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

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 - https://t.co/6smcYA0E85

[South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit @SY_VRU]

Fill in the short survey below ⬇️

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

Extra funding for policing means better policing: safer neighbourhoods, more visible policing, quicker response times and for officers to be equipped with the modern tools they need to do their job.

Have your say on the Mayor's policing precept survey by 22nd January - https://t.co/6smcYA0E85

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

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: https://t.co/6smcYA0E85

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

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 - https://t.co/6smcYA0E85

[Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime SY @DeputyMayorSY]

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 - https://t.co/6smcYA0E85
@SouthYorksMCA

[Grow @grow_sheffield]

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

[South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP) @SYSaferRoads]

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

[ReconnectEd @ReconnectEd2021]

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

[South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP) @SYSaferRoads]

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

[South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership (SYSRP) @SYSaferRoads]

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