Welcome to Lancashire’s violence reduction unit. We are a team of specialists from health, education, police, youth offending, probation, local government and social care who are working together to share best practices and connect services to tackle violent crime and its underlying causes.
We work across the public sector and with charities and community groups to better understand and support individuals and communities throughout Lancashire.
Find out about how we’re helping to make Lancashire a safer place to live and work.
We are excited to welcome the Knife Angel, the national monument against violence and aggression, to Lancashire. The Knife Angel will be situated outside Blackburn Cathedral from 4th-29th November 2021, where it will be the focus for informal visits, education, and community events.
Find out about our ‘Becoming Trauma Informed Lancashire’ workshops which cultivate collective, cross-sector learning to support the ongoing development of trauma informed services across the county.
The Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (LVRN) teamed up with Accrington Stanley Community Trust to host an event focused on raising awareness of violence against women
We’re excited to share what’s been going on the past few weeks in our newsletter. This edition is packed with updates and news, including: Annual
The annual VRN Champions football tournament returned this month, bringing together Champions participants from across Lancashire for a full day of football hosted by Accrington
