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      Participants of SGB MMA in South Shields sparring.

      12th March 2024

       Preventing Crime

      “This isn’t just about quick fixes” says PCC Kim McGuinness as new 5-year plan is launched to tackle serious violence, disrupt violent offenders and make communities safer.

      New community programme launched for people concerned about their behaviour in relationships 

      12th March 2024

       Preventing Crime

      New community programme launched for people concerned about their behaviour in relationships 

      “Carrying a knife is never the right choice” warns PCC Kim McGuinness as Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit launches powerful Joint Enterprise awareness videos to prevent knife crime.

      5th February 2024

       Preventing Crime

      “Carrying a knife is never the right choice” warns PCC Kim McGuinness as Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit launches powerful Joint Enterprise awareness videos to prevent knife crime.

      Stadium of Light shone with support from rival clubs for anti-knife message

      8th January 2024

       Preventing Crime

      Stadium of Light shone with support from rival clubs for anti-knife message

      The North East’s biggest clubs unite to back the region’s campaign to tackle knife crime

      4th January 2024

       Preventing Crime

      The North East’s biggest clubs unite to back the region’s campaign to tackle knife crime

      Ground-breaking SAIL Project sees 82% reduction in rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour in its first year

      6th December 2023

      Ground-breaking SAIL Project sees 82% reduction in rowdy and inconsiderate behaviour in its first year

      Tackling violent crime: Safe spaces, drop in sessions and sports activities amongst projects to receive slice of £16,000 youth fund.

      4th December 2023

       Preventing Crime

      Tackling violent crime: Safe spaces, drop in sessions and sports activities amongst projects to receive slice of £16,000 youth fund.

      Extra patrols, taxi marshals and diversionary activities are amongst plans to prevent spikes in winter violence.

      23rd November 2023

       Preventing Crime

      Extra patrols, taxi marshals and diversionary activities are amongst plans to prevent spikes in winter violence.

      £16,000 up for grabs as the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit launches its youth fund, empowering young people to have their say on preventing knife crime.

      16th October 2023

       Improving Lives

      £16,000 up for grabs as the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit launches its youth fund, empowering young people to have their say on preventing knife crime.

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