What is violence prevention
Violence prevention refers to the reduction of violent victimisation or perpetration through direct efforts to remove or reduce the underlying causes.
Our aim for Dudley is a safe and healthy borough: our residents will live in safe communities where people are protected from harm, and where crime and exploitation are prevented.
From children to the elderly, violence affects the lives of millions across all stages of life. Many survive serious violence but suffer long-lasting consequences of on-going physical, mental, or emotional health problems.
Violence is preventable, not inevitable. Interventions, especially those in early childhood, not only prevent individuals developing a propensity for violence but also improve educational outcomes, employment prospects and long-term health outcomes.
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The recent Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 places a statutory duty on specified authorities to work in partnership to tackle serious violence in our communities. We are committed to stopping serious violence before it begins by approaching the issue as a whole system “public health” problem.
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Help, support & reporting
West Midlands Police
Call police non-emergency number 101 - in an emergency call 999
Visit www.west-midlands.police.uk/
Accessibility text phone 18001 101 (In an emergency 18001)
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Victim Support
Victim Support My Support Space is an online resource designed to help you manage the impact that crime has had on you.
Visit www.mysupportspace.org.uk/MOJ
Call 01384 241511
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​Crimestoppers
An independent charity helping law enforcement to locate criminals and help solve crimes.
Visit https://crimestoppers-uk.org
Call anonymously 24/7, on 0800 555 111.
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West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership