West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership

📣 We have a wide range of FREE training sessions coming up exploring adverse childhood experiences, the role of faith in violence reduction and

Sign up now!

https://ow.ly/2nos50Wxw6J

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner is urging football fans to plan ahead and never get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol as the gets underway this week.

🗣 "My message is simple: if you drink, don’t drive."

More 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ybhsftmk

This we want to share with you the Carers Week blueprint - setting out the vision for creating communities where unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported.

Read and share the blueprint today: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/iphejcurp9

📣 BIRMINGHAM TENDERING OPPORTUNITY

We're seeking providers, to develop a hospital in-reach and community-based support service to children and young people, aged 11-25 years

Apply here: https://ow.ly/Vgov50Z87Jv

Deadline: 22nd June 2026 9am.

The work of volunteers is invaluable and helps keep our communities safe

Nina founded the Friends of Friary StreetWatch Group in 2018. Read more about her story and how the group saved a woman's life! ⬇️

https://ow.ly/eYLW50Z7hPW

This we're sharing Laura's story!

Laura is Founder and CEO of ALIVE, a community organisation supporting those affected by knife crime, youth violence, trauma, and mental health challenges

Knife crime in the West Midlands has dropped by 25 per cent in the last two years, PCC
Simon Foster reveals

Serious youth violence is also down by 15 per cent in the same time period.

Read more: https://ow.ly/nKa650Z78BN

Wishing everyone celebrating, a very Happy Eid! 🌙