Hampshire and Isle of Wight Violence Reduction Partnership

Last week was Knife Crime Awareness Week (Op Sceptre) — a time when police and organisations step up their efforts to tackle knife crime and make our communities safer. 💙 But it doesn’t stop there. 🙌 Amazing young people are using their voices to inspire change and spread powerful messages to their peers. ‘I Won’t Give Up’ — a brand-new hip-hop/rap track by talented young rappers from Hampshire. Their lived experiences with gangs, knife crime, and youth violence bring raw, honest storytelling to this impactful single. Check out the official music video here: https://lnkd.in/e5dWeTbv 💬 Let their words inspire change. ✊ #KnifeCrimeAwareness #OpSceptre #YouthVoices #IWontGiveUp

99% of young people DON’T carry a knife. We're encouraging young people to ensure they're not the 1%. Unloc have joined forces with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Violence Reduction Partnership & Donna Jones Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight this week to spread the message 'Say no to knives'. ‘I Won’t Give Up’ is a hip hop/rap single by young rappers in Hampshire with lived experience of gangs, knife crime & youth violence. The performers on the track Kizz, Bagins,Mystical Truth, Benitez & Leon were part of our Inspiring Change programme, and in partnership with Music Fusion wrote and produced a track to speak their truth & deliver a highkey debut that cuts to the heart of the issue. Check out the official music video here: https://lnkd.in/e5dWeTbv Worried about knife crime, or know someone who is? Talk to someone you trust or buzz Childline at 0800 1111 In an emergency, always dial 999. #YoungPeople #SayNoToKnives #Gangs #KnifeCrime #GangCulture #Rap #HipHop #Rapper #SocialAction #Schools #Colleges #Teenagers #Crime #Teens #Teachers #Tutors #HeadTeachers #EducationProfessionals

🚔 Youth PACT Meeting: Police and Community Together 🤝 Exciting news! Over the past 2 months we have been working with Oasis Academy Sholing to Pilot a Youth PACT meeting. These meetings give young people in the community a voice and a platform to talk about what matters most to them. We had a real variety of organisations join us including  Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) Southampton City Council and Hampshire Youth Commission. We had updates from: 👮♂️ Police on local crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB). 🏢 Local authorities sharing what they're doing to keep the community safe, clean, and thriving. 💬 Open discussions, where young people could bring their concerns and ideas to the table. It’s all about working together to make positive changes. We're excited about the priorities that came out of these meetings, and we can’t wait to see the impact at our next session in a few months! We are working to develop a guide to support others to set up these forums so keep your eyes peeled for more information. 👀 Let’s keep connecting, collaborating, and making our community stronger! 💪 #youthpact #communityfirst #safercommunities #getinvolved

Did you know 99% of young people don’t carry knives? Carrying one increases their chances of get hurt or face serious consequences, including up to 5 years in prison—even if it's never used. If you know or work with a young person who is worried about knife crime we have some useful tools that will help you think about how you might talk to them about the topic. 👉 'Honest Conversations Guide -https://lnkd.in/e7qji76c 👉'Guide to Knife Harm’ - https://lnkd.in/eJeVQe-V #TrustedAdult #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek #OpSceptre #HonestConversations

We are pleased to share that Debbie Ashthorpe QPM will be presenting at the YourPoliceUK Digital Engagement Program for the launch of a new independent evaluation report, to find out more about the digital neighbourhood we work in, what they do, how they do it, and the impact of the work. To register for you place click here -https://lnkd.in/eVpzD6vi

Next Week is Knife Crime Awareness Week! With Operation Sceptre on the horizon, we’re here to help you make an impact! 🌟 We’re sharing our *FREE* Serious Violence & Knife Crime Participation Pack—an amazing tool to spark conversations and engage young people on this critical issue. Packed with activities, conversation starters, and essential info, this resource is perfect for anyone working with young people. Let’s make Knife Crime Awareness Week count and empower young people to make safer choices! 💪✨ 🔗 Download the pack and start using today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e42_Reps #knifecrimeawarenessweek #opsceptre #freeresourcesforteachers #freeteachingresources #freeresources #hampshire #southampton #isleofwight #portsmouth

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🌟 Embrace The Change with HIPS VRU 🌟 Today is the last day of our #EmbraceTheChangeChallange, and we are hearing from Debbie one of our VRU Managers. Debbie has a simple approach: take one thing at a time. 💪 Whether it's managing big projects or tackling daily challenges, breaking things down into manageable steps helps her stay focused and resilient. 💡 In the #EmbraceTheChange campaign, we have been highlighting ways to deal with change effectively. Sometimes, all it takes is one small step to make a big difference! 🚶✨ Thank you to everyone who has shared their tips on dealing with change over the last month #HIPS #VRU #ChangeManagement #Resilience #OneStepAtATime #EmbraceTheChange

🌟 Marina, Joe, and Layla from Motiv8 are sharing their insights on how they #EmbraceTheChange! 🌟 Change is a constant, but how we handle it varies for everyone. Whether it’s through creating structured lists 📝 or focusing on the positives during challenging times, each of us finds our own way to navigate transitions. How do you manage change? Let’s connect and share strategies that help us all grow and adapt. 💡 #ChangeManagement #GrowthMindset #Motiv8 #Leadership #Adaptability #Resilience

Change whether big or small, is an opportunity for growth and self improvement. Focus on your strengths and the opportunities ahead. YoungMinds have some great tips on dealing with change and anxiety. #EmbraceTheChangeChallenge