Kent and medway violence reduction unit
NEW! Kent and Medway Violence Prevention Network
We're bringing people together across Kent and Medway who share a commitment to preventing violence and improving lives.
Membership is completely free and includes E-learning modules on key violence prevention topics, best practice resources and guidance, networking and collaboration opportunities, updates from local violence prevention initiatives and opportunities to influence future work and campaigns.
Visit our Network page for more details
Calling educators from primary to college
VRU HAVE FUNDED POL-Ed for 2026-2027!
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.
By September 2026 Pol-Ed will cover 100% of PSHE and it's all on an easy to use, time saving platform. Visit the Pol-Ed website to find out more.
highlights from our 2025-26 annual report
highlights from our 2025-26 annual report
Savings over the last 2 years in relation to violence
£3,743,933
Savings over the last 2 years in relation to Robberies
£1,569,680
Young people referred and supported through the Catch-22 programme
134
Number of knives disposed of in our Safer Knife Replacement Scheme
2,150 (and rising)
Reduction in offences for under 25s
-20%
Young Street Groups Identified and disrupted (down from 11 previous year)
4
Young People referred and supported through our sports programmes
1,320
Reduction in knife-enabled serious violence in under 18s
-22.9%
