Campaigns
We are taking a partnership and inclusion approach to bringing about positive changes in communities throughout Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
These campaigns have been created or selected based on understanding and needs of local communities, brought by those who are living and working within them.
You can find out more about our plans and initiatives to reduce violence in our Violence Reduction Strategy.
Following an increase in assaults against emergency workers, and the violent disorders that occurred in summer 2024, the VRA has worked with partners to develop a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of frontline worker’s safety in order to protect us.
The Where Will It End campaign raises awareness of how emotions and feelings can influence behaviour choices and how low-level violence can escalate to serious violence.
Ask for Angela helps to ensure anybody feeling unsafe or vulnerable is able to get discreet support.
A campaign that seeks to raise awareness of the signs of child criminal exploitation (CCE).
Hollie Guard is a next generation smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection for anybody who has safety in mind.
A campaign that seeks to educate young people on the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.
An empowerment campaign aiming to support, advise and help to educate against harassment in everyday situations including work, home, social and leisure places.
According to a Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent survey carried out in June 2021, 67% of women have been the victim of harassment or intimidation in a public place. It's time to stop making excuses.
A campaign to support, advise and help to educate everyone to have a Great Night Out in Staffordshire.
New campaigns raise awareness of the impact of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families, relationships and wider communities
Two new campaigns have launched today (8 June) to raise awareness of how drugs and alcohol can lead to violence,
Choices
The Choices campaign has been created to raise awareness of the real impact drugs and alcohol can have on individuals, families, relationships and wider communities.
No Choice
Public awareness campaign developed to educate against the abuse and exploitation of children to deliver drugs.
Nearly 500 children and young adults affected by violence supported in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Almost 500 children and young adults identified as being affected by violence received support through Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent’s Navigator and
The mental health project helping to safeguard young futures
When young people come to the attention of the police, they’re often in a difficult emotional state. For many, dealing
A gateway into exploitation: Carrying a knife led to me being exploited and kidnapped
“I wanted to be a gangster.” These are the words of *Anthony, a former young offender and victim of child
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Latest News
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 …
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 …
