Kent & Medway
Violence
Reduction
Unit
Calling educators from primary to college
VRU HAVE FUNDED POL-Ed
We have fully funded Pol-Ed for all schools in Kent and Medway!
Pol-Ed supports schools in delivering expertly planned lessons designed to develop a deep awareness of risks, citizenship, and the law. The Pol-Ed team have focussed the coverage of the materials to address priority areas of policing, such as sexual violence and harassment; child on child abuse; and the perception that young people have of the police.
Visit the Pol-Ed website for the massive list of benefits and how to sign up for free!
Projects
Working with the community
Taking a partnership approach to bringing about positive change in our community throughout Kent & Medway. You can find out more about the reality of violence in Kent & Medway from our recent projects.
Professionals trained by the VRU
425
Projects funded
64
Young people supported 2023-2024
6,898
Young Street Groups & Gangs disrupted
11
Commitment Pledge
Innovating and collaborating to keep communities safe
By signing below, we are making a public promise:
- If we are in possession of a weapon, we will dispose of it safely
- We will never wield, or use, a weapon of any type that could cause harm to anyone
- If we feel we don’t have options, we will ask for help
- If someone we know has a weapon, we will report it
- We will always strive to behave in a non-violent manner
- We will encourage and support our friends to join us in these promises
- We now also run business pledges and are helping districts to have designated "Safe Spaces" across the county. If you own a business and want to take part, check out our project pages.
