CYP Now - Violence reduction units tackle the causes of youth violence

Evidence tells us a child first approach is effective in addressing the offending behaviour of the small number of children within the youth justice system, and in preventing offending by those who are more likely to enter it.

The children who remain in the system are frequently those with the most pronounced needs, facing multiple complex challenges.

It’s important we understand the drivers for serious violence – where children may be the perpetrator, victim and sometimes both.

Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) have an incredibly important role to play in supporting the prevention of offending. They are also an important example of effective partnership working at a local level. They bring together organisations who really understand, and can respond to, local issues relating to the underlying causes of serious violence. VRUs also offer a chance to develop and build an evidence base for what works.

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