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West Yorkshire VRP
@westyorkshirevrp.bsky.social
Working with specialists from health, police, local authorities, education, youth justice, prisons, probation, and community groups to tackle serious violence.
Don’t forget, there is still time to join our amazing network of community leaders!

You’ll be trained free of charge to become a local ambassador gaining new skills and knowledge.

Sign up before Sunday 27th July

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July 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
One year on since our 'Child First' launch 🚀
Here’s how we've put them at the heart of our decision-making:

📢Created a Framework & Network
🏴 Set up a national delivery group
📰Featured in Child of the North Report
👩‍👦Hosted the Children’s Commissioner
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July 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Can you help us in our work to support the safety of women and girls?

We're inviting expressions of interest to deliver an important education programme 🏫 👇

Deadline: 5pm 4th Aug

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July 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Melody, @clwestyorks.bsky.social is founder of Music Box - Inspiring Voices CIC, an innovative music programme connecting young people to the creative arts.

Join the June celebrations at their Baildon home.

📅 Saturday, 14 June
⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Music Box CIC, Otley Road

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June 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
There are always choices and consequences when it comes to knife crime 🔪

We’ve collaborated with Sam Teale Productions and Kirklees on a short film ‘Knives Claim Lives’ to educate young people 👇

#KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek

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May 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Our West Yorkshire Youth Commissioners are working with us to tackle important issues like #knife crime.

See their latest campaign sharing their own stories to help change attitudes and behaviours across communities 👇

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#itookaseat
April 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Ever felt the pressure at a party to do something you shouldn’t?

Kabir took a seat on our Youth Commission to share his experiences around drugs & gangs, putting others on the right path.

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#Drugs #Gangs #Safespace #Itookaseat
March 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The latest edition of our newsletter is out!

It features:-

🚀 West Yorkshire's latest Police and Crime Plan
🪑 Our brand new 'I took a seat' campaign
🗓️Bradford's Anti-Violence Month
🏘️ The launch of a Community Leaders Network
and much more 👀👇

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March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our ‘Community Leader’ Laura @BarcaLeeds is steering young people away from crime and on positive creative paths like podcasting.

Her engagement in schools is helping to change attitude & behaviours on crucial issues like knife crime.

#WYVRP #YouthSupport
February 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Hello 👋,

We’re #NewOnBluesky and all about developing a safe West Yorkshire for all in partnership with communities.

Learn more about our work 👇
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February 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It was my safe place to get back to martial arts…

Hear Caz’s story about her journey of support with @kaneacademy 🥋🥊

We’re helping victims and survivors of domestic abuse through our many community interventions.

#ITSNOTOK

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February 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM