Launched in 2022, the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership (VPP) is one of 20 Home Office funded Violence Reduction Units in England and Wales.
We seek to identify the root causes of serious violence. By using a public health approach, we focus on earlier intervention - this includes funding activities that offer young people positive alternatives to serious violence, such as sports programmes and social skills training. The Humber VPP also runs awareness campaigns that help professionals and caregivers to educate, encourage and inspire young people.
Our partnership includes the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Humberside Police, local authorities and the probation service.
Jonathan Evison, our Chair, said: “The recent national evaluation of Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) found encouraging falls in violence through innovative early intervention programmes. I am pleased but not surprised by these findings. Throughout the year, the Humber VPP has excelled in mapping youth voice activity, training partners on knife crime prevention and engaging young people with projects including street first aid.
"While reports are vital for tackling violence reduction, it’s also important to experience the impact of the work first-hand. In March 2026, I had the pleasure of visiting a few local interventions that receive funding from the Humber VPP. It was fantastic to learn how the programmes have developed young people’s confidence and leadership abilities – along with improving their mental wellbeing.
"I urge you to consider how you can use the resources and findings within your own organisation to help us build a safer Humber region.”
For a more in-depth understanding of our organisation, click here to read our latest annual report.
