On the 18 June, nearly 200 people from over 60 local organisations attended our Partnership Conference to learn more about our work and how we can collaborate to create a safer Humber region.
Our annual conference grows bigger every year. In 2026, we had more attendees from the education sector than ever before. This is especially important as violence prevention needs to start early to have the greatest chance of preventing harm. As we heard from our keynote speaker, Dr Amrit Kaur Purba, the threats that young people face are continuing to evolve.
In his opening speech, our Chair Jonathan Evison said: "It’s my job to reassure, and I am reassured by the work you are all doing and the progress we are making together as a partnership, and that’s a message that I share wherever I go.
"As I said last year, violence prevention isn’t easy – if it was, we’d have solved it by now – but you are making a difference and that shows not just in the data, but in the impact you have with the young people you work with, some of whom I’ve been fortunate to meet."
The Minister for Policing and Crime, Sarah Jones MP, recorded a video for the event. She recognised the contribution of everyone in the conference room and many more beyond it. Sarah said: "The work you're doing is central to one of the most important responsibilities we share: keeping young people safe and giving them the best possible chance in life to thrive. [...] The collaboration is making a tangible difference in communities, whether that's through early intervention, better information sharing or more joined-up decision making."
Sarah commended our funded programmes, including Navigators, Box Smart and the Young Futures Panel. She also stressed the importance of strengthening partnerships, making sure systems are clear and co-ordinated, and maintaining a strong focus on supporting those most at risk.
From social media algorithms to vicarious trauma to youth voice, our partners gained impactful insights from the facilitators - you can download the presentation slides and access the resources below.
In the words of a (very wise) Youth Health Champion, “Violence prevention is built through environments, conversations and opportunities.”
