Hear from the VRU
Prevention in Practice Seminar
Watch presentations from the Violence Reduction Unit’s (VRU) inaugural Prevention in Practice Seminar, held on 30 June 2026.
A New Approach to Safer Communities: Understanding the VRU
Watch VRU’s presentation to understand its role in violence prevention and hear more about its key priorities to stop crime before it starts in Victoria.
Media releases
Tapping Into World-Leading Violence Prevention Expertise
The Violence Reduction Unit brings together international experts, government and community organisations at its inaugural seminar.
Australian-First Hospital Pilot To Stop Youth Violence
The Victorian Government announced an Australian-first Hospital-Based Early Intervention pilot to connect young people injured in violent incidents with specialist support to help break the cycle of violence.
The Violence Reduction Unit Is Here To Stay
The Victorian Government announced $30 million in funding for the Victoria's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).
Sport To Keep Victorians Safe And Kids Engaged
The Victorian Government announced another 8 providers who will help students stay engaged and on track through sport, in addition to 4 providers announced last year.
Early Intervention Officers To Keep Kids And Victorians Safe
The Victorian Government has selected 23 schools across Victoria selected to receive Early Intervention Officers.
Violence Reduction Unit Deploying In Mernda
Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is working with Victoria Police and the Department of Education to deploy a coordinated response in Mernda.
Supporting Young Victorians Through Early Intervention
The Victorian Government is strengthening early intervention and mental health support for young Victorians – helping them stay engaged and connected with their communities as they approach adulthood.
Protecting Kids From Gangs
The Victorian Government announced the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) will roll out a new anti-gang program.
Stopping Crime Before It Starts - Through Sport
Victoria’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) will stop crime before it starts with programs to get at-risk students into sports, arts and other positive activities to help them stay on track.
Early Intervention Officers In Schools To Keep Kids On Track
Victoria’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) will put social workers in 20 targeted schools to intervene early in the lives of children who are heading down the wrong path.
Violence Reduction Unit To Stop Crime Before It Starts
Victoria will join Scotland and London as a world-leader in reducing violent youth crime through early intervention.
More Outreach Workers To Keep Victorians Safe
The Victorian Government announced the expansion of the Community Connectors Program to Footscray and Broadmeadows train stations.
Eyes On The City For Organised Crime Crackdown
The Victorian Government announced an expert from the VRU will be embedded in the State Command and Coordination Centre as part of the response to recent arson attacks.
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