Two new campaigns have launched today (8 June) to raise awareness of how drugs and alcohol can lead to violence, and how casual drug use can contribute to the abuse …
Projects
We lead and support a range of projects happening across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to help prevent violence, including violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Plans & Initiatives
These projects have been developed to help reduce violence, including violence against women and girls (VAWG), across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
You can find out more about our plans and initiatives to reduce violence in our Violence Reduction Strategy.
Resources to help parents and carers feel more confident when talking to their …
Service to navigate children and young adults away from violence Projects Navigator and …
Neuro-Verse has been established to design a suite of resources to assist professionals …
Mental health service to support young people affected by violence Projects VRT Wellness …
Support and Report Projects Safer Places for Women and Girls The Violence Reduction …
The Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has worked with partners to develop quality assured …
PSHE lessons help children and young people stay healthy, safe and prepared for …
The Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) takes the safety of women and girls seriously, …
The Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) is aiming to raise awareness of Spiking across …
The Responsible Retailer Scheme is part of the Violence Reduction Alliance’s (VRA) commitment …
Help & Support available to you
Visit our Support page for further information and advice on where to go for support.
Campaigns
We are taking a partnership and inclusion approach to bringing about positive changes in communities throughout Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent. These projects are created or selected based on understanding and needs of local communities, brought by those who are living and working within them.
Latest News
Almost 500 children and young adults identified as being affected by violence received support through Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s Navigator and Tailored Support Service between March 2025 and April 2026. Funded …
When young people come to the attention of the police, they’re often in a difficult emotional state. For many, dealing with officers and staff for the first time can be …
“I wanted to be a gangster.” These are the words of *Anthony, a former young offender and victim of child criminal exploitation (CCE) here in Staffordshire. He agreed to speak …
