Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership launch strategy to tackle serious violence

On March 6, partners gathered alongside community organisations to hear about the NSVPP’s plans and the work already being delivered by partners across the county.

The NSVPP announced its plans to implement a public health approach to violence prevention.

This looks at gaining an understanding of the root causes of violence to develop evidence-based interventions which focus on both reduction and prevention.

This early intervention creates the opportunity to treat the root causes of violence and to not just tackle it but prevent it.

Partners set out how they will work together, with children and, young people, and wider communities to prevent and reduce serious violence.

They aim to:

• Stabilise and reduce violence in the short-term
• Understand the underlying causes of violence in the county
• Co-ordinate Northamptonshire’s communities and public organisations to address those causes in the longer term

In addition to outlining their commitments and aims, the NSVPP emphasised the importance of building upon the fantastic work already being delivered across the county.

Projects such as the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence (CIRV) have been instrumental in addressing violent behaviour among suspected or known gang members and individuals at risk of gang involvement or criminal exploitation.

The work of CIRV is now incorporated into the Youth Violence Intervention Unit which provides support and interventions to participants which aim to reduce violent incidents and enhance community safety.

Over 30 OPFCC funded Bleed Kits have been installed across the county in partnership with Off the Streets NN.

These kits play a crucial role in providing immediate medical assistance in the event of a violent incident, potentially saving lives.