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A programme aimed at successfully transitioning young girls from primary to secondary school in Nottingham is leading to sustained improvements in attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement. The Mentoring for Girls programme, delivered by Evolve and funded through the Violence Reduction Partnership, supports girls at Djanogly Strelley Academy who have been identified as needing additional help during a key time in their lives. Through tailored activities, balancing the s

A women-only sports initiative in Nottingham is delivering powerful, measurable change for young people. The Sport Her Project, delivered by Nottingham Muslim Women’s Network, and funded through the Violence Reduction Partnership, uses football as a gateway to wider personal development. It helps to build confidence, resilience and stronger relationships while reducing school exclusions and engagement with statutory services. Weekly sessions take place at Notts County’s Meado

A late-night safety hub is returning to Nottingham this December to support people enjoying the city’s night-life. St John Ambulance medical team have a treatment centre open from 10pm to 5am in the Old Market Square every weekend until the turn of the year, including on New Year’s Eve, to keep people safe and support the night-time economy. The extra presence has been made possible through funding through the Late-Night Levy (LNL) hosted by the Office of the Police and Crime

Partners in Nottingham have collaborated to launch a brand new website aimed at improving community safety and tackling violence against women and girls. The new website, www.safespacenotts.com , is an accessible and innovative platform which will make it easier for residents and visitors to find accredited Safe Spaces across Nottingham. It is an important step forward in the partners’ city-wide commitment to making Nottingham a friendlier and safer place for everyone. The ne

A “patchwork quilt” of support services are doing “amazing” work together behind the scenes to prevent knife crime and keep people safe in Nottinghamshire. That was the message from Maxine Cockett, CEO of Nottingham-based youth organisation Breaking Barriers Building Bridges, when she was interviewed by BBC Radio Nottingham yesterday evening. Maxine, who has been involved in youth work in the city for nearly 47 years, explained that while many people see frightening images of

A Nottingham prisoner serving time for carrying a knife is warning others about the life-altering consequences of taking a weapon onto the streets. Twenty-three-year old Quiheim Richardson has spent his time at HMP Ranby reflecting on the choices that led to his 33-month prison sentence. After taking part in a young adult prison mentoring programme, he is determined to help others avoid making the same mistakes. As part of Sceptre Week, a national campaign against knife crime