London violence programme reaches one million people

London’s Violence Reduction Unit says it has reached one million people through work to reduce violence among young people.

The programme reached about 750,000 young people. It helped 250,000 adults.

These adults were parents, carers, youth workers and other workers.

London’s Violence Reduction Unit began in 2019. It works to stop violence.

It helps young people at risk of violence. It gives early help and support.

Reports say hospital admissions fell by more than half. These were admissions after knife attacks on young people in London.

Sadiq Khan said the result showed the value of public health work.

He said arrests alone cannot solve the problem.

Section: London

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