Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership

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We’ve never been more committed to creating violence‑free communities across Merseyside.

This mission continues, and we’re not slowing down. 💜

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Together, we can continue to build a safer, stronger Merseyside. 💛

🌟 We’re incredibly proud to share that the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership has been honoured with a Chief Superintendent’s Commendation from Merseyside Police! 🌟

This recognition celebrates the tireless work of our team and partners who are dedicated to preventing serious violence, supporting young people, and building safer, stronger communities across Merseyside.

Every project we deliver, every young person we support, and every partnership we strengthen is driven by one goal: helping people live free from violence and harm.

A huge thank you to Merseyside Police for this commendation and to all our partners who stand alongside us every day.

This achievement belongs to all of us. 💛🛡️

Three nights of fun, positive performance, guaranteed to change lives! 🎶🎤

We are so proud to, once again, have supported NOWFest, as this year our young people explored the vitally important theme of mental health and the environment. 🌍

Our mission is to work together to prevent and reduce violence across Merseyside, and central to that is tackling the underlying causes of harm while giving young people every opportunity to thrive in safe, healthy and hopeful communities.

As ever, NOWFest provided a powerful platform for young people to express themselves, share their stories and inspire change.

Their voices help to drive our work in building safer, healthier futures for all. 🗣️

📸 Photo credit, Dave Brownlee

💛 Our young people are leading the way.

Across Merseyside, the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) programme is giving hundreds of young people the skills, confidence and support they need to challenge harmful behaviours and become positive, active bystanders.

By empowering young people to speak up, step in and support one another, MVP is helping to create safer schools, safer communities and a culture where respect is the norm.

🗣️ Through MVP, young people learn how to:
• recognise the signs of harmful or risky behaviour
• challenge it safely and confidently
• support their peers
• become role models who influence change

At the Merseyside VRP, we’re incredibly proud to support MVP and the brilliant schools, teachers and mentors who deliver it across our region.

Together, we’re helping young people build safer futures for themselves and their communities. 💫
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📣 Calling all Merseyside schools!

The next VRP Schools Network meeting is coming up on Thursday 19th March 2026, 4–5pm — and we’d love to see even more schools getting involved.

This session will explore “Sports as a Catalyst for Violence Prevention.”

By joining the Schools Network, you can:
✔️ Access trauma‑informed learning and resources
✔️ Hear about new interventions, training and campaigns
✔️ Gain regional and national best practice
✔️ Connect and collaborate with education colleagues
✔️ Work together on solutions to challenges facing young people

🖥️ Join us online

Let’s keep building safer, stronger futures for young people across Merseyside. 💬✨