Children of prisoners are often overlooked & isolated. This training session from Children Heard and Seen in Dudley, which we supported, was key to closing the knowledge gap & reducing the stigma. Thank you to all those social workers, teachers & mental health practitioners who attended

Have you seen the VRP’s training offers? We commission a whole range of free webinars and online training courses! 💻Visit our training hub - westmidlands-vrp.org/training-and-r… 👀 Watch past webinars - westmidlands-vrp.org/webinars 📆Book your place - eventbrite.co.uk/o/west-midland…

Are you or someone you know worried about being stalked? You are not alone, the National Stalking Helpline is here to support you ❤️‍🩹 Stalking Helpline UK Call 0808 802 0300 or click the link to access online services: shorturl.at/MQdHv

📉 New NHS data shows a 9% fall in hospital admissions for knife assaults in England last year — including a 20% drop among children. 👉 Read more in this blog post by Youth Endowment Fund ow.ly/zbOc50X2QIc

47% of organisations are based in areas of high deprivation, National Youth Sector Census Snapshot 2025 reveals. These areas face the greatest demand and the smallest reserves. Download the full report: ow.ly/5RKc50X2R2B NYA

Out training with Wolves Council youth MP Sienna Ahir who will be doing a mini triathlon in November to raise money for bleed kits The #MyTomorrow campaign is joining forces with hers - Daggers Down to provide first aid sessions & youth workshops Dr Lynne Baird MBE #youthvoice

100 plus young people matched with mentors! This is the impact of youth work in Coventry over the summer holidays 👏👏 The VRP funds detached youth work across the West Mids & this is why - bit.ly/3Wb7anx empowr-u covboysandgirlsclub GYM #MyTomorrow

16yo Sienna is swimming, cycling & running - to kit out Wolverhampton with bleed kits. Wolves Council The Daniel Baird Foundation #ControlTheBleed🩸 WV Active helping to make this happen! #MyTomorrow #daggersdown Support the mini-triathlon, which will end in West Park Wolverhampton Police University of Wolverhampton Sureena Brackenridge MP

Our Birmingham navigator Maxene (centre) joined the All Out Day in Erdington. We chatted to locals about everything from fly tipping to stop & search - bringing a huge team of partners together to tackle any issue. Bham City Council Paulette Hamilton MP WestMidsPCC West Midlands Police

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth2025! This year we want to celebrate our black communities and amplify their stories. Check out this Black History Month 2025 Resource Pack 2025 which includes posters, resources for schools, libraries & workplaces. ow.ly/Ej1C50X50s3

Huge respect for Chris Clacken who treats youth mentorship as a 'lifelong' commitment 🙏 We went along to see one of the music sessions he runs, as part of the Community Skills and Knowledge Network (CSKN) and asked him what his job is really like #MyTomorrow

The first #NationalFaithConference is in full swing! We have a fantastic range of speakers here and a young people’s panel to explore how faith groups can help keep our communities safe #WestMidsFA

The #NationalFaithConference today brings together partners from across the country, to create a shared effort towards protecting our young people through faith based approaches Some really thought provoking conversations happening! 🎤💭 WestMidsPCC

Our faith communities are often the first to stand up and support those impacted by violence🕊️ Let’s celebrate the power of our faith groups and continue to explore how we can work together to protect our young people! #NationalFaithConference #WestMidsFA

The first ever national Faith conference was a massive success! Thank you to everyone who joined and all the speakers and panel members for starting some really interesting conversations. 💬🕊️ Special thanks to our young people! Read more: ow.ly/qy5C50XaWgl #WestMidsFA

Great to see a spotlight on this incredible work BBC Birmingham & Black Country 'I'd be dead or in jail without a mentor' - bit.ly/43dHBWL

We can’t believe it’s been a year! Every young person deserves a safe space and we joined staff Cranstoun to celebrate ROUTES' first birthday 🎉

Take a look inside a music and mentoring project helping two 14-year-old boys, from Dudley, look to the future #MyTomorrow It's run by the Community Skills and Knowledge Network (CSKN) and funded by us & WestMidsPCC #MyTomorrow

Cuckooing/Home Invasion has a devastating impact on people's lives. Watch the video below to learn more about the signs to look out for, how to help protect those at risk & where to report concerns safely & anonymously. youtube.com/watch?v=gwrxvx…

Looking for something FREE to do in half term? Check out these flyers to sign up for: Boxing 🥊 Basketball 🏀 Tennis 🎾 Football ⚽