Natalie Baker Swift

Head of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's Violence Reduction Unit, Curator of Curiosities and amateur artist. Views are my own.

[Natalie Baker Swift @nvbaker]

Thanks everyone for coming; it was great to see so many partners on screen 👍🏻

[Notts VRP @NottsVRP]

Today we hosted the VRU Stakeholder meeting 📢

It was all about engaging with the VRU Stakeholders, informing of the progress and strategies going forward as well as offering opportunities for discussion and raising awareness of issues and topics affecting the city and county 👏

[Neghat Khan @CllrNeghat]

Excellent discussions at the Crime Drugs Partnership (CDP) workshop in @MyNottingham today, lots to think about. It was great to finally meet partners face to face. #ChangeIsComing #Prevention #WorkingProgress #TogetherWeCan

[Violence Reduction Network LLR @VR_Network]

Calling all #VRUs! If you haven’t hosted a #HopeHack yet with the wonderful @HopeCollective2 we can whole heartedly recommend that you do! The #MidlandsHopeHack was THE most amazing day and we are still buzzing from the energy and solutions these young people generated!

[Natalie Baker Swift @nvbaker]

If you are good with data this is a great opportunity to join @Notts_VRU as a Researcher to support us in providing targeted support to young people in the City who may be at risk of being impacted by violence or exploitation. See below 👇

[Notts VRP @NottsVRP]

✨#RECRUITING VRU Researcher - Youth Violence & Exploitation as part of a multi-agency project that will run until July 2025, to help identify those at the greatest risk of harm from exploitation by #countylines or violent offending. Find out more & apply https://t.co/ypWzUubjc9

[Natalie Baker Swift @nvbaker]

@Notts_VRU joined @HopeCollective2 for the first #midlandshopehack last week. Hope Hacks are game changers in elevating the voice of young people and changing the narrative. Thank you to all involved in pulling together such an incredible event 🙌🏻

[Notts VRP @NottsVRP]

We had such an inspirational time at the #MidlandsHopeHack last week! 🙌 This fantastic event saw young people band together to talk about how we can create a brighter future, tackling the causes of violence in our communities and bringing lots of hope by working together! #Hope

[Notts VRP @NottsVRP]

STILL TIME TO APPLY!

If you’re a committed individual who has a desire to change the lives of those in Nottinghamshire, by improving safety & building community, we have a vacancy for a new Youth Project Lead to join our dedicated team!

Apply here now: https://t.co/vPwPF0AWvS

[Notts VRP @NottsVRP]

📢TENDER OPPORTUNITY! 📢 We will be commissioning services for targeted outreach and mentoring provision for youth in the city. If you are interested in this opportunity or you have any questions, head to https://t.co/tNvuuYaWmV
Deadline:28th July 2022

[Natalie Baker Swift @nvbaker]

@Notts_VRU were really pleased to support #kickoffat3 at the Forest Rec today, organised by @nottspolice A fantastic opportunity for young people to represent their communities and engage with the police in a really positive way. We need more of this #watchthisspace

[Natalie Baker Swift @nvbaker]

Thanks @Notts_TV for having me to talk about our multi-year funding settlement. I’m really proud to be heading up @Notts_VRU @NottsPCC we’ve come a long way in two and a half years but I’m really excited for what we can achieve in the next three #stopviolence

[Max Hill KC @MaxHillKC]

I’m pleased to have spoken at the @ConsentInNotts Safe Women at Night event yesterday evening about the important collaborative working with @carolinenotts @nottspolice @NottinghamBID to end violence against women and girls ⁦@CPSUK⁩

[Natalie Baker Swift @nvbaker]

Here's to the believers! @VRNGrace @JosephRusso1969

[Grace Strong @VRNGrace]

Thank you @DirectorVRU for connecting us up!
@JosephRusso1969
@nvbaker
#KindredSpirits

[Nottinghamshire OPCC @NottsOPCC]

We’re recruiting for various roles!

Our communities deserve nothing less than effective service with the needs of victims and communities at the heart of everything we do.

To help our office Make Notts Safe, read more and apply here: https://t.co/c9nLKf5e2S

[Nottinghamshire OPCC @NottsOPCC]

📢 Apply before 7th March for our new Make Notts Safe Grants 📢

Applications are open for community groups and third sector organisations who can help make a tangible difference to community safety and crime prevention.

Read more & apply here: https://t.co/tb7ctWfJyH

[Nottinghamshire OPCC @NottsOPCC]

Prevention is always better than cure.

That’s why I’ve placed such importance on our prevention initiatives in our new #MakeNottsSafePlan.

Preventing crime is my number one priority as your Police & Crime Commissioner.

#MakeNottsSafe

[Caroline Henry @carolinenotts]

The Home Secretary visited us as we launched our Make Notts Safe Plan – my Police and Crime Plan which sets out my strategic priorities for policing and crime across the city and county for the next three years.

[Caroline Henry @carolinenotts]

Today I launched £1 million of funding for my Make Notts Safe Grants available to organisations across the county.

I want to work with local organisations to tackle crime through local initiatives.

[THE HOPE COLLECTIVE @HopeCollective2]

A happy new year to our collective family. With love, compassion, empathy and humongous commitment we ready ourselves for the next phase! #HopeHackTour2022

[Notts VRP @NottsVRP]

“Thanks to all of our partners for supporting our work during 2021. I feel energised by the wealth of knowledge & drive that goes into keeping our communities safe & look forward to seeing what we can achieve in 2022. I hope you have a peaceful New Year”@nvbaker Interim Head VRU

[Notts VRP @NottsVRP]

@nvbaker “#TheDayofHope is Damilola Taylors legacy dedicated to inspiring young people, just like Damilola, who deserve to have their hopes & dreams heard. As Head of Notts VRU & as a member of the @HopeCollective2 I am committed to making that happen”

#ChangingTheConversation