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.

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

Service to navigate children and young adults away from violence set to launch
A service for vulnerable children and young adults affected by violence will be delivered by Catch22 across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent,

Public urged to surrender ‘zombie-style’ knives as part of national amnesty compensation scheme
The public is being urged to surrender any so-called ‘zombie’ knives to designated police stations across Staffordshire as the government

Ask for Angela
Ask for Angela helps to ensure anybody feeling unsafe or vulnerable is able to get discreet support.

Spiking awareness week highlights support for victims
Staffordshire Police officers across Staffordshire will be raising awareness of drink-spiking and the work we do to support victims, as

Free Awareness Workshops for Parents and Carers on Gangs, Exploitation and Knife Crime
The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Violence Reduction Alliance (VRA) has funded two online workshops for parents and carers on gangs, exploitation
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 suite of online resources for professionals to help them recognise Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma in children and …
A service for vulnerable children and young adults affected by violence will be delivered by Catch22 across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, following the award of a new contract by the Staffordshire …
The public is being urged to surrender any so-called ‘zombie’ knives to designated police stations across Staffordshire as the government looks to launch its national amnesty compensation scheme next week. …
Staffordshire Police officers across Staffordshire will be raising awareness of drink-spiking and the work we do to support victims, as part of a national campaign to help people stay safe …