Initiatives
Every Man Can
In February 2024, the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit launched the second of its Violence Against Women and Girls communications campaigns. Called Every Man Can, this focused on positive male role models and behaviours, and the role that men can play in tackling this issue.
Men Step Up
In November 2023, the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit launched the first of its Violence Against Women and Girls communications campaigns. Called Men Step Up, this focused on positive male role models and behaviours, and the role that men can play in tackling this issue.
Trauma Informed Practice
The South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit is committed to working with all organisations to raise awareness of trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and encourage improved ways of working so that we can better support the people that we serve.
Plan B Custody Navigators
Plan B is an initiative provided by the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit working in police custody suites across the county. The Plan B Custody Navigator scheme is delivered by Causeway, and aims to engage people aged 16 and over to help them make the right choices and step away from crime.
Domestic Abuse Campaign
A domestic abuse campaign using animation to tell the stories of South Yorkshire residents. This powerful campaign highlights the abuse some people experience from those that they love and trust.
A&E Navigators
The A&E Navigator scheme is an emergency department support service for people who are hospitalised by violence & complex social issues.