Ask for Angela helps to ensure anybody feeling unsafe or vulnerable is able to get discreet support.
Campaigns
We are taking a partnership and inclusion approach to bringing about positive changes in communities throughout Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Violence against Women and Girls
You can find out more about our plans and initiatives to reduce violence in our Violence Reduction Strategy.
Hollie Guard is a next generation smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection for anybody who has safety in mind.
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.
Campaign to tackle violence against frontline workers launches across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has launched a new campaign to tackle violence against frontline workers across
Arrests made and knives taken off the streets in knife crime intensification week
Our officers have been out in force taking part in enforcement and education, as part of our campaign #DitchTheBlade and
#TogetherAgainstAbuse
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.
Campaign co-produced by young people launches to help prevent violence
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has today (12 May) launched a new campaign to support young people
Where Will It End
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.
New resource to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma launches in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has launched a suite of online resources for professionals to help them
Help and Support available to you
Visit our Support page for further information and advice on where to go for support.
Latest News
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has launched a new campaign to tackle violence against frontline workers across the City and County. Developed in partnership with Staffordshire Police, …
Our officers have been out in force taking part in enforcement and education, as part of our campaign #DitchTheBlade and a national drive on knife-related crime. Local policing teams (LPTs) …
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has today (12 May) launched a new campaign to support young people to manage their emotions and feelings. The ‘Where Will It …
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has launched a suite of online resources for professionals to help them recognise Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma in children and …
