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Kent and Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)
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  • About Us
  • Trauma Informed Practice
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Advice and help for parents and carers

VRU guide to county lines - know the signs

VRU guide to county lines - know the signs

Everything you need to know to understand county lines, as well as guidance and where to find support.
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HEART PROGRAMME

HEART PROGRAMME

A new programme that gives young people aged 14-17 across Kent and Medway the chance to change harmful behaviours and build healthier relationships with their families.
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tiktok playbook

tiktok playbook

A guide for teachers with everything they need to know about TikTok including how it all works and tips for teachers and parents
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videos for parents / carers

videos for parents / carers

These videos have been created by both professionals and young people and are aimed to be viewed by young people, families and professionals.
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useful websites

useful websites

Find useful websites for young people, families/carers and professionals including local support for people in the Kent and Medway areas.
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Ben Kinsella & VRU - a guide to knife harm for parents and carers

Ben Kinsella & VRU - a guide to knife harm for parents and carers

This guide was produced in collaboration between the Ben Kinsella Trust and the Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit. It contains facts to help you feel more confident when talking to your child.
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VRU - How to talk about weapons toolkit

VRU - How to talk about weapons toolkit

Talking with young people or young adults about knives and weapons can be difficult, whether you are a parent, professional or a friend. People may not want to talk about the subject as they might be worried that they will get into troub...
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catch 22 county lines support

catch 22 county lines support

Providing long-term support to children and young people to reduce risk and prevent serious youth violence, exploitation, gang and county line activity
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Ben Kinsella Trust

 

Helping our children stay safe: a guide to knife crime and safety for parents and carers

Information and practical skills to help you
feel confident when talking to your child
about making positive choices to stay safe.

Download the guide here

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