1. Serious Violence and Young People
Steve Harrison,
Community Safety & Cohesion/Exploitation & Violence Reduction Hub
Nottingham City Council

2. Knives and Youth Violence
National problem
Believe driven by organized criminality
Vulnerability can be a factor (ACES)
Most violence outside schools – but some in school
Schools as well as being safe can be positive influence

3. Schools & Colleges Youth Violence Group
Meets termly
Schools reps, police and council
Now involve FE too
Knife Crime protocol
Street Aware programme
Schools Early Intervention Officers
Exploitation and Violence Reduction Hub

4. Exploitation and Violence Reduction Hub
Public health approach to violence
Community is key
Young people AND young adults
Intervening earlier
Young offenders - or victims of exploitation?