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Have you read our quarterly newsletter? In the latest edition of VERU in View you'll read about... *Our new progress report *The winners of our VERU Youth Voice Fund * What our #VERUVillage partners have been up to. Read now 👇 orlo.uk/h9Wn0

There’s so much more work needed to reduce gun&knife crime. bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/news/emergency… Community Interest Luton Luton Rising Luton and Dunstable University Hospital Trauma East BedsVERU Bedfordshire Police BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks BedsVERU Chiltern Learning Trust

#SCEPTRE | Just Drop It, that is still our message. This week, we are joining forces across the country to take part in Sceptre - the national police week of action against knife crime. Learn more: beds.police.uk #ThinkTwiceThinkLife #JustDropIt

Last year we launched #JustDropIt, a countywide knife crime campaign. At the heart of it is the experiences of two families who have lost a loved one due to knife related violence. Watch their stories here: orlo.uk/BgeI6 #ThinkTwiceThinkLife

People in Bedfordshire are living with the devastating impacts of knife crime. In June 2023, Darshan and Ratni lost their grandson Ashish as a result of an unprovoked attack in Jubilee Park, Bedford. Watch the full film: youtu.be/lGEgYSi1Pfo?si… #JustDropIt #ThinkTwiceThinkLife

People right here in Bedfordshire are living with the devastating impacts of knife crime. In June 2023, Darshan and Ratni lost their grandson Ashish as a result of an unprovoked attack in Jubilee Park, Bedford. Watch the full film: orlo.uk/cO0dw #JustDropIt

Would you call out a friend that you know is doing something wrong? We can’t be responsible for other people's actions, we can raise the alarm when things aren’t right. Report what you know to us: orlo.uk/4IJt1 or anonymously via Fearless: orlo.uk/I0QIv

Lifesaving bleed control kits are set to be introduced across Bedfordshire, thanks to a partnership between the VERU and Wingman Mentors. 130 kits will be placed in accessible locations across Bedfordshire Read on: orlo.uk/xd7O2

Carrying a knife has serious consequences. Research has shown that you’re actually more likely to become a victim of crime if you’re carrying a knife. Surrender your weapon today: orlo.uk/eGHyI #JustDropIt #ThinkTwiceThinkLife

Joe has been a paramedic with NHSEast ofEngland for more than 23 years. In support of BedsVERU #JustDropIt campaign, Joe has shared his experience in attending a fatal knife attack. #ThinkTwiceThinkLife

With more than 4,600 young people benefitting from our funded projects this year, we're thrilled to share our Q2 Highlight Report: orlo.uk/nVISx

NWG Health Practitioners Forum 15th Jan 2025 Aimed at health practitioners working with exploited children and young people to support in your work and help you maximise your impact eventbrite.com/e/nwg-health-p…

16th Jan This course is aimed at anyone working within sports and physical activities who wants to broaden their understanding of abuse in sports,it has recently been updated with the latest learning, developments and stats. eventbrite.com/e/nwg-combatin…

Join the VERU Village... Our 2025/26 funding opportunities are now live! We're looking for organisations to deliver our Schools Navigators and Community Navigators programmes. Submissions close on Wednesday 5 February. Visit our website for details: orlo.uk/bt1rN

🚨 Join Our Mission to Reduce Violence and Exploitation in Bedfordshire! 🚨 We are currently seeking two passionate professionals to join our team as Evaluation and Data Insight Manager and Young Person and Community Engagement Officer. orlo.uk/1G2ja

💥 Introducing…POWER YOUTH ACTION GROUP: by Bedfordshire young people, for Bedfordshire young people. 💥 We’re thrilled to join forces with Montell and launch our youth-led initiative. youtu.be/Ncaj1_nQR3A?si… #PowerYouthAction #Bedfordshire #Podcast #VERUVillage

Earlier this year we announced we'd be teaming up with Wingman Mentors and what a team they are. Since that announcement, they've been busy at work and have successfully place 43 kits throughout the county! Visit: orlo.uk/r3rAz

#CEADay25 | Today marks National Child Exploitation Awareness Day! Child exploitation isn't always obvious, it isn't always violent but it is avoidable. By knowing the signs to spot you can join us in protecting young people from harm. Find out more: orlo.uk/AwZdi