Our research
Violence is deeply complex. There is no single cause, which is why we aim to minimise risk factors at all levels.
Our focus on stopping violence from happening is centred on and approach that is rooted in prevention and early intervention, and investing in positive opportunities for young people, families and communities.
We use evidence, insight, data and intelligence to build on what works in reducing and preventing violence across each of our priority areas.
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Trauma Informed London
This research project explores how London can take a consistent, equitable and city-wide approach to trauma-informed practice, spanning policing, healthcare, local government and communities.
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The VRU Evidence Hub brings together our research and programme evaluations. These aim to establish what works best to prevent violence and provide guidance on how to successfully implement these approaches.
MOPAC’s Evidence & Insight team carried out an evaluation the VRU’s hospital-based youth work programme, which sees clinically embedded youth workers engage with young people affected by violence.
The London Violence Unit (VRU) has commissioned Crest Advisory (Crest) to carry out a London-wide Strategic Needs Assessment of violence (SNA).
London’s Violence Reduction Unit commissioned new research to improve our understanding of the prevalence and nature of children and young people's use of violence and abuse towards parents/carers in London.
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