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Today, we had the pleasure of bringing together ED Navigators from across the region to explore how different areas support young people attending A&E with serious violence injuries. It was a brilliant opportunity to learn from each other so thank you to everyone who joined us!

Our recent Hope Hack in Chorley was absolutely brilliant! 🙌 From inspiring speakers to amazing presentations from young people, it was a day full of hope and optimism for the future. Here's to empowering the next generation of changemakers! 👏

We're excited to share our 2025 annual report, highlighting key achievements and plans for the future. Read more here 👉 orlo.uk/1qAJS

🎙️ New podcast with PNE’s Jack Whatmough! Jack takes us back to his childhood, talks about staying out of trouble, & shares the first thing he bought as a pro. (Any guesses?) 👀 Catch it now 👉 orlo.uk/lSVCp

Stay up to date with the latest from the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network- from mental health support for teens to powerful community stories and upcoming events. Read the latest issue here: orlo.uk/XPNsP

A snapshot of the most incredible day 👇 Lancashire Hope Hack 2025. A huge thank you to all involved! 👏 orlo.uk/asCMF Strizzy Strauss Once upon a time ⚖️ NivenR_HopeCollective THE HOPE COLLECTIVE DamilolaTaylorTrust UK Youth

If you're in Lancashire and want to understand more about how trauma impacts people, and how to support them better, book your place on one of these FREE trauma informed awareness workshops here ⬇️ orlo.uk/1DBMo

Working with Byron from TheJJeffect CIC Anti Knife Crime, life coaching, we've safely collected weapons surrendered through community-led amnesties. This is what positive partnerships look like - honest, passionate, and focused on removing these weapons from our streets and saving lives.

🚨 We're hiring a Champions Programme Manager to join the Lancashire VRN! In this role, you'll lead a team of mentors passionate about supporting young people and develop strategies to reduce re-offending and promote positive development. 🔗 orlo.uk/QxdZ6

Today marks the start of #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek. We're proud to be part of the solution, working with partners to raise awareness and take action to prevent knife crime. #OpSceptre #KCAW

💬"Lads get drawn into a bad persona... instead of chasing your dreams and going for what makes you and your family happy." Accrington Stanley Josh Woods is using his voice this Knife Crime Awareness Week to challenge the culture of fear and violence. #Sceptre #KCAW Accrington Stanley Community Trust

A bench made from 127 surrendered knives has been installed at Blackburn Cathedral. Designed and built by young apprentices at WEC Group Ltd, the apprentices led both the design and manufacture - placing young people at the heart of a project focused on positive change. #KCAW

💬 "When you take that decision to put that knife in your pocket, you make that decision to change your life." Ex-Professional Boxer, Adam Little is standing with us this #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek, using his voice to help steer young people away from violence.

We've spent the morning at Fulwood Academy with some brilliant students and spoken word artist Nathan Parker 🎤 The group created a powerful poem together - watch the video to see what these young voices had to say! #YoungVoices #ViolenceReduction #SpokenWord #VRU

During Knife Crime Awareness Week, we worked with @lancspolice to send a clear message: knife crime has no place in our communities. Read more about the weapon sweeps (pictured) and other Sceptre activity here: orlo.uk/u6B2N

Lots of news this month. 👉 Spoken word workshops in schools with Nathan Parker, a bench built from weapons in Blackburn, and Sceptre results are in. Want to know more? orlo.uk/LezFo

We've recently received some incredible feedback about one of our Champions mentors at Burnley FC in the Community that we wanted to celebrate! 🎉 Champions supports young people aged 10-25 at risk of offending, and feedback like this reminds us why we do it! 👏

💬 The power of words. Swipe to read powerful poems created by students during our spoken word workshops with Nathan Parker. Huge thanks to the schools and students who took part - you inspired us all. 👏

Blackpool Victoria Hospital recently became a hub to engage with people about the impact of knife crime and vital support services available. At the heart of it all, the ED Navigator service - a county-wide initiative funded by the VRN, to support young people arriving in A&E.

From 1st July, you can safely hand in ninja swords under the Government's Ninja Sword Surrender Scheme - no questions asked, no details needed. Compensation available if eligible: orlo.uk/l26sD ⚠️ From 1st August, owning a ninja sword is illegal.