Today is the start of Operation Sceptre, a week dedicated to tackling knife crime. Essex Police will be actively implementing measures such as knife arches and open gates throughout the county. #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek x.com/essexvvu/statu…

Yesterday, Chelmsford Mayor presented awards and commendations to our city's brilliant volunteers during Chelmsford CVS Awards for Outstanding Voluntary Service. 🏆 Find out who the winners were in our City Life article: citylife.chelmsford.gov.uk/2023/05/16/may…

Good to see the responsibility for #violencereduction being discussed within healthcare, difficult to see where the most meaningful engagements can be made. What are #HEMS teams doing? #knifeangel initiative below supported by Keepit100Essex

Thanks to Colchester United Community Foundation and Colchester United FC for standing United Against Knife Crime at today’s match. Great occasion and a cracking win too!

Yesterday was the closing ceremony of the #knifeangel visit to #Harlow Roger Hirst - for Essex joined leader of Harlow Council Dan Swords and Melanie Hopwood, founder of the Tommy Jones project to mark the end of the sculpture’s visit.

Everyone messes up. Don’t suffer in silence no matter how embarrassing- talking will share the problem and take power from the bullies you once trusted.

Good to see this back in Essex. Congrats on the success of Harlow visit .

Well done to the team involved in the Knife Angel Colchester visit. We know from experience the power of this monument in the fight against violence. Proud to see Essex now hosting for a third time.

Lovely feature on two fantastic projects we funded Motivated Minds Achieve Thrive Flourish Thanks to Big Wave PR for your help in showcasing this great work. essexmagazine.co.uk/2023/10/basild…

We are all love #YOUTH #EmpowerUnity 💫

Did you know the number of children exploited online doubles between the ages of 11 and 12 yrs old? This means those at the end of primary school, and those just starting secondary school are particularly at risk, especially as this is when some children begin to use social media

Truly shocking. Our young people desperately need to be able to access this vital support when it’s needed, not when it might become available. More support is needed.

Along with our wonderful partners we will soon be announcing exciting news to follow. A special thanks to The National Lottery whose support allows us to the privilege of sustained service to our community in Essex.

Today is the fourth anniversary of KI100 Youth CIC becoming official 🙌 four years since we committed in legal form, to a statue ad safe place for young people to be educated. Read our statment here 👇facebook.com/groups/6219922…

New for 14-16yrs school learners/recent leavers: • Knowledge & skills for Level 2 engineering tasks • Range of units covering hand fitting, manual machining, sheet metal & pattern development, welding processes, 3D CAD modelling, additive manufacturing

My niece Beth has gone missing. She got on the Jubilee line at Westminster towards Stratford. She’ll be confused - if you see her please DM

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As we observe Knife Crime Awareness Week 14-21 May, we look back at when Alfie Bradley #KnifeAngel visited Aberystwyth. Each year, too many lives are taken due to knife crimes. As practitioners, it’s important to check, during risk assessments, perpetrators' access to weapons