West Yorkshire VRP
@westyorkshirevrp.bsky.social
Working with specialists from health, police, local authorities, education, youth justice, prisons, probation, and community groups to tackle serious violence.
Spiking, harassment, image-based abuse- these behaviours disproportionately affect women and girls.
That’s why in West Yorkshire our Youth Commissioners are helping to change attitudes & behaviours, shaping our partnership response.
ow.ly/O3Gq50XyXfY
#16DaysOfActivism
That’s why in West Yorkshire our Youth Commissioners are helping to change attitudes & behaviours, shaping our partnership response.
ow.ly/O3Gq50XyXfY
#16DaysOfActivism
I took a seat for my younger self
Alyssa was sexually harassed in broad daylight by a group of men. Now, she’s joined the Youth Commission to challenge the normalisation of harassment and teach respect.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Spiking, harassment, image-based abuse- these behaviours disproportionately affect women and girls.
That’s why in West Yorkshire our Youth Commissioners are helping to change attitudes & behaviours, shaping our partnership response.
ow.ly/O3Gq50XyXfY
#16DaysOfActivism
That’s why in West Yorkshire our Youth Commissioners are helping to change attitudes & behaviours, shaping our partnership response.
ow.ly/O3Gq50XyXfY
#16DaysOfActivism
This week we’re supporting the national #OpSceptre campaign to tackle knife crime.
In West Yorkshire, we’re working with partners & communities to change attitudes and behaviours, educating young people on the dangers.
Here’s Leon’s story 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/vvzRB...
In West Yorkshire, we’re working with partners & communities to change attitudes and behaviours, educating young people on the dangers.
Here’s Leon’s story 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/vvzRB...
Leon from West Yorkshire shares his story on Knife Crime
YouTube video by West Yorkshire Combined Authority
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This week we’re supporting the national #OpSceptre campaign to tackle knife crime.
In West Yorkshire, we’re working with partners & communities to change attitudes and behaviours, educating young people on the dangers.
Here’s Leon’s story 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/vvzRB...
In West Yorkshire, we’re working with partners & communities to change attitudes and behaviours, educating young people on the dangers.
Here’s Leon’s story 👇
www.youtube.com/shorts/vvzRB...
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What is Community Leaders West Yorkshire (CLWY)?
September 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
What is Community Leaders West Yorkshire (CLWY)?
Don’t forget, there is still time to join our amazing network of community leaders!
You’ll be trained free of charge to become a local ambassador gaining new skills and knowledge.
Sign up before Sunday 27th July
ow.ly/QZXZ50WveFC
You’ll be trained free of charge to become a local ambassador gaining new skills and knowledge.
Sign up before Sunday 27th July
ow.ly/QZXZ50WveFC
July 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Don’t forget, there is still time to join our amazing network of community leaders!
You’ll be trained free of charge to become a local ambassador gaining new skills and knowledge.
Sign up before Sunday 27th July
ow.ly/QZXZ50WveFC
You’ll be trained free of charge to become a local ambassador gaining new skills and knowledge.
Sign up before Sunday 27th July
ow.ly/QZXZ50WveFC
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Down to our final few places left on our #HealthyHolidays2025 activities. Get booked on and come join the fun this Summer!
Spaces available:
Outdoor play session on 5 and 12 August
Bramley community activity session on 13 and 20 August
Book your place:
Spaces available:
Outdoor play session on 5 and 12 August
Bramley community activity session on 13 and 20 August
Book your place:
Healthy Holidays Leeds
Healthy Holidays Leeds
healthyholidays.leeds.gov.uk
July 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Down to our final few places left on our #HealthyHolidays2025 activities. Get booked on and come join the fun this Summer!
Spaces available:
Outdoor play session on 5 and 12 August
Bramley community activity session on 13 and 20 August
Book your place:
Spaces available:
Outdoor play session on 5 and 12 August
Bramley community activity session on 13 and 20 August
Book your place:
One year on since our 'Child First' launch 🚀
Here’s how we've put them at the heart of our decision-making:
📢Created a Framework & Network
🏴 Set up a national delivery group
📰Featured in Child of the North Report
👩👦Hosted the Children’s Commissioner
ow.ly/KIrF50Wr6FB
Here’s how we've put them at the heart of our decision-making:
📢Created a Framework & Network
🏴 Set up a national delivery group
📰Featured in Child of the North Report
👩👦Hosted the Children’s Commissioner
ow.ly/KIrF50Wr6FB
July 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
One year on since our 'Child First' launch 🚀
Here’s how we've put them at the heart of our decision-making:
📢Created a Framework & Network
🏴 Set up a national delivery group
📰Featured in Child of the North Report
👩👦Hosted the Children’s Commissioner
ow.ly/KIrF50Wr6FB
Here’s how we've put them at the heart of our decision-making:
📢Created a Framework & Network
🏴 Set up a national delivery group
📰Featured in Child of the North Report
👩👦Hosted the Children’s Commissioner
ow.ly/KIrF50Wr6FB
Can you help us in our work to support the safety of women and girls?
We're inviting expressions of interest to deliver an important education programme 🏫 👇
Deadline: 5pm 4th Aug
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
We're inviting expressions of interest to deliver an important education programme 🏫 👇
Deadline: 5pm 4th Aug
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
July 16, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Can you help us in our work to support the safety of women and girls?
We're inviting expressions of interest to deliver an important education programme 🏫 👇
Deadline: 5pm 4th Aug
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
We're inviting expressions of interest to deliver an important education programme 🏫 👇
Deadline: 5pm 4th Aug
www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
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Yesterday we attended a Youth Voice event at Leeds Civic Hall, bringing the voice of children and Child First principles together to influence the system and improve outcomes for children and young people.
#YoungVoiceLeeds
@westyorkshirevrp.bsky.social
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
#YoungVoiceLeeds
@westyorkshirevrp.bsky.social
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
July 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Yesterday we attended a Youth Voice event at Leeds Civic Hall, bringing the voice of children and Child First principles together to influence the system and improve outcomes for children and young people.
#YoungVoiceLeeds
@westyorkshirevrp.bsky.social
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
#YoungVoiceLeeds
@westyorkshirevrp.bsky.social
@leedscitycouncil.bsky.social
Melody, @clwestyorks.bsky.social is founder of Music Box - Inspiring Voices CIC, an innovative music programme connecting young people to the creative arts.
Join the June celebrations at their Baildon home.
📅 Saturday, 14 June
⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Music Box CIC, Otley Road
ow.ly/efpb50W4YBs
Join the June celebrations at their Baildon home.
📅 Saturday, 14 June
⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Music Box CIC, Otley Road
ow.ly/efpb50W4YBs
June 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Melody, @clwestyorks.bsky.social is founder of Music Box - Inspiring Voices CIC, an innovative music programme connecting young people to the creative arts.
Join the June celebrations at their Baildon home.
📅 Saturday, 14 June
⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Music Box CIC, Otley Road
ow.ly/efpb50W4YBs
Join the June celebrations at their Baildon home.
📅 Saturday, 14 June
⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Music Box CIC, Otley Road
ow.ly/efpb50W4YBs
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Are you aged 10-18 living in Seacroft? Come along to Yorkshire Dance Youth for free weekly dance sessions! We will be creating a piece over the next 7 weeks to perform at We Art Seacroft on 26 July.
Sessions take place every Wednesday at Kentmere Community Centre in Seacroft from 5.00pm to 6.30pm.
Sessions take place every Wednesday at Kentmere Community Centre in Seacroft from 5.00pm to 6.30pm.
June 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Are you aged 10-18 living in Seacroft? Come along to Yorkshire Dance Youth for free weekly dance sessions! We will be creating a piece over the next 7 weeks to perform at We Art Seacroft on 26 July.
Sessions take place every Wednesday at Kentmere Community Centre in Seacroft from 5.00pm to 6.30pm.
Sessions take place every Wednesday at Kentmere Community Centre in Seacroft from 5.00pm to 6.30pm.
There are always choices and consequences when it comes to knife crime 🔪
We’ve collaborated with Sam Teale Productions and Kirklees on a short film ‘Knives Claim Lives’ to educate young people 👇
#KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/knifesafety
We’ve collaborated with Sam Teale Productions and Kirklees on a short film ‘Knives Claim Lives’ to educate young people 👇
#KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/knifesafety
May 22, 2025 at 8:58 AM
There are always choices and consequences when it comes to knife crime 🔪
We’ve collaborated with Sam Teale Productions and Kirklees on a short film ‘Knives Claim Lives’ to educate young people 👇
#KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/knifesafety
We’ve collaborated with Sam Teale Productions and Kirklees on a short film ‘Knives Claim Lives’ to educate young people 👇
#KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek
westyorks-ca.gov.uk/knifesafety
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We're hiring! 📣 Join our Young People team: We are looking for a Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Specialist (Girls and Gangs).
Deadline: 6 June (midday)
Find out more: buff.ly/fmHyu1E
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs
Deadline: 6 June (midday)
Find out more: buff.ly/fmHyu1E
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs
May 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
We're hiring! 📣 Join our Young People team: We are looking for a Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Specialist (Girls and Gangs).
Deadline: 6 June (midday)
Find out more: buff.ly/fmHyu1E
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs
Deadline: 6 June (midday)
Find out more: buff.ly/fmHyu1E
#Leeds #Charity #CharityJobs
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What is it like to work as an Independent Advocate? Kate from our staff team talks about her #advocacy work, what a typical day is like for her and what she likes about her role in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmRT...
Working With Us: Kate's Story
YouTube video by The Advonet Group
www.youtube.com
April 14, 2025 at 7:40 AM
What is it like to work as an Independent Advocate? Kate from our staff team talks about her #advocacy work, what a typical day is like for her and what she likes about her role in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmRT...
Our West Yorkshire Youth Commissioners are working with us to tackle important issues like #knife crime.
See their latest campaign sharing their own stories to help change attitudes and behaviours across communities 👇
ow.ly/EOPH50VxZym
#itookaseat
See their latest campaign sharing their own stories to help change attitudes and behaviours across communities 👇
ow.ly/EOPH50VxZym
#itookaseat
April 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Our West Yorkshire Youth Commissioners are working with us to tackle important issues like #knife crime.
See their latest campaign sharing their own stories to help change attitudes and behaviours across communities 👇
ow.ly/EOPH50VxZym
#itookaseat
See their latest campaign sharing their own stories to help change attitudes and behaviours across communities 👇
ow.ly/EOPH50VxZym
#itookaseat
We're working to make West Yorkshire 'trauma informed and responsive' by 2030!
Our 'Knowledge Exchange' with West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership marks another step towards our goal.
See what we're doing to drive change together👇📺
#Community #PublicHealth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0iO...
Our 'Knowledge Exchange' with West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership marks another step towards our goal.
See what we're doing to drive change together👇📺
#Community #PublicHealth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0iO...
A Trauma Informed West Yorkshire Makes Us Stronger
YouTube video by West Yorkshire Combined Authority
www.youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're working to make West Yorkshire 'trauma informed and responsive' by 2030!
Our 'Knowledge Exchange' with West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership marks another step towards our goal.
See what we're doing to drive change together👇📺
#Community #PublicHealth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0iO...
Our 'Knowledge Exchange' with West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership marks another step towards our goal.
See what we're doing to drive change together👇📺
#Community #PublicHealth
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0iO...
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We are supporting #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth because we believe that health and care services should be more aware of autistic people's health and care experiences. We would also like to help raise awareness of autism and the services in Leeds that are available to help.
#WAAM25
#WAAM25
April 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We are supporting #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth because we believe that health and care services should be more aware of autistic people's health and care experiences. We would also like to help raise awareness of autism and the services in Leeds that are available to help.
#WAAM25
#WAAM25
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We’re prioritising children in our decision making.
It was great to welcome the Children’s Commissioner for England @Rachel_deSouza to discuss our Child First approach and pioneering work to keep young people safe.
Read more about this work: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
It was great to welcome the Children’s Commissioner for England @Rachel_deSouza to discuss our Child First approach and pioneering work to keep young people safe.
Read more about this work: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
March 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We’re prioritising children in our decision making.
It was great to welcome the Children’s Commissioner for England @Rachel_deSouza to discuss our Child First approach and pioneering work to keep young people safe.
Read more about this work: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
It was great to welcome the Children’s Commissioner for England @Rachel_deSouza to discuss our Child First approach and pioneering work to keep young people safe.
Read more about this work: westyorks-ca.gov.uk/policing-and...
Ever felt the pressure at a party to do something you shouldn’t?
Kabir took a seat on our Youth Commission to share his experiences around drugs & gangs, putting others on the right path.
ow.ly/9kQ750VogGt
#Drugs #Gangs #Safespace #Itookaseat
Kabir took a seat on our Youth Commission to share his experiences around drugs & gangs, putting others on the right path.
ow.ly/9kQ750VogGt
#Drugs #Gangs #Safespace #Itookaseat
March 25, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Ever felt the pressure at a party to do something you shouldn’t?
Kabir took a seat on our Youth Commission to share his experiences around drugs & gangs, putting others on the right path.
ow.ly/9kQ750VogGt
#Drugs #Gangs #Safespace #Itookaseat
Kabir took a seat on our Youth Commission to share his experiences around drugs & gangs, putting others on the right path.
ow.ly/9kQ750VogGt
#Drugs #Gangs #Safespace #Itookaseat
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We will be hosting his fabulous course at our Community Space at #OasisL;sterPark
#Childcarecourse
Contact Saiqa for details
#Childcarecourse
Contact Saiqa for details
March 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
We will be hosting his fabulous course at our Community Space at #OasisL;sterPark
#Childcarecourse
Contact Saiqa for details
#Childcarecourse
Contact Saiqa for details
Together, we’re building a trauma-informed and responsive system by 2030 in West Yorkshire.
Join the Trauma and Adversity Knowledge exchange for insights from leading experts and best practice.
🗓️ Tues, 25 March 2025,
Thurs, 27 March 2025
📍 Online
💻 westyorkshireknowledgeexchange.co.uk
Join the Trauma and Adversity Knowledge exchange for insights from leading experts and best practice.
🗓️ Tues, 25 March 2025,
Thurs, 27 March 2025
📍 Online
💻 westyorkshireknowledgeexchange.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Together, we’re building a trauma-informed and responsive system by 2030 in West Yorkshire.
Join the Trauma and Adversity Knowledge exchange for insights from leading experts and best practice.
🗓️ Tues, 25 March 2025,
Thurs, 27 March 2025
📍 Online
💻 westyorkshireknowledgeexchange.co.uk
Join the Trauma and Adversity Knowledge exchange for insights from leading experts and best practice.
🗓️ Tues, 25 March 2025,
Thurs, 27 March 2025
📍 Online
💻 westyorkshireknowledgeexchange.co.uk
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Got a question about our plans to build a stronger, brighter region?
Talk to us about the issues that matter for you at our next Mayor’s Question Time event.
📍CAPA College, Wakefield
📅19 March, 1930-2100
Register for your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-yorks...
Talk to us about the issues that matter for you at our next Mayor’s Question Time event.
📍CAPA College, Wakefield
📅19 March, 1930-2100
Register for your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-yorks...
March 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Got a question about our plans to build a stronger, brighter region?
Talk to us about the issues that matter for you at our next Mayor’s Question Time event.
📍CAPA College, Wakefield
📅19 March, 1930-2100
Register for your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-yorks...
Talk to us about the issues that matter for you at our next Mayor’s Question Time event.
📍CAPA College, Wakefield
📅19 March, 1930-2100
Register for your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-yorks...
Meet Caleb, he was a victim of knife crime.
By ‘taking a seat’ on our West Yorkshire Youth Commission, he is helping to change attitudes and behaviours.
Find out more ➡️
ow.ly/w5LU50Vgjr6
#WYVRP #ITookASeat
By ‘taking a seat’ on our West Yorkshire Youth Commission, he is helping to change attitudes and behaviours.
Find out more ➡️
ow.ly/w5LU50Vgjr6
#WYVRP #ITookASeat
West Yorkshire Youth Commission: I took a seat for... the black community
YouTube video by West Yorkshire Combined Authority
www.youtube.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Meet Caleb, he was a victim of knife crime.
By ‘taking a seat’ on our West Yorkshire Youth Commission, he is helping to change attitudes and behaviours.
Find out more ➡️
ow.ly/w5LU50Vgjr6
#WYVRP #ITookASeat
By ‘taking a seat’ on our West Yorkshire Youth Commission, he is helping to change attitudes and behaviours.
Find out more ➡️
ow.ly/w5LU50Vgjr6
#WYVRP #ITookASeat
The latest edition of our newsletter is out!
It features:-
🚀 West Yorkshire's latest Police and Crime Plan
🪑 Our brand new 'I took a seat' campaign
🗓️Bradford's Anti-Violence Month
🏘️ The launch of a Community Leaders Network
and much more 👀👇
ow.ly/Iikg50Va2nY
It features:-
🚀 West Yorkshire's latest Police and Crime Plan
🪑 Our brand new 'I took a seat' campaign
🗓️Bradford's Anti-Violence Month
🏘️ The launch of a Community Leaders Network
and much more 👀👇
ow.ly/Iikg50Va2nY
March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The latest edition of our newsletter is out!
It features:-
🚀 West Yorkshire's latest Police and Crime Plan
🪑 Our brand new 'I took a seat' campaign
🗓️Bradford's Anti-Violence Month
🏘️ The launch of a Community Leaders Network
and much more 👀👇
ow.ly/Iikg50Va2nY
It features:-
🚀 West Yorkshire's latest Police and Crime Plan
🪑 Our brand new 'I took a seat' campaign
🗓️Bradford's Anti-Violence Month
🏘️ The launch of a Community Leaders Network
and much more 👀👇
ow.ly/Iikg50Va2nY
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Ramadan Mubarak!
Wishing everyone observing Ramadan a joyful and blessed month.
Wishing everyone observing Ramadan a joyful and blessed month.
March 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Ramadan Mubarak!
Wishing everyone observing Ramadan a joyful and blessed month.
Wishing everyone observing Ramadan a joyful and blessed month.
Our ‘Community Leader’ Laura @BarcaLeeds is steering young people away from crime and on positive creative paths like podcasting.
Her engagement in schools is helping to change attitude & behaviours on crucial issues like knife crime.
#WYVRP #YouthSupport
Her engagement in schools is helping to change attitude & behaviours on crucial issues like knife crime.
#WYVRP #YouthSupport
February 19, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Our ‘Community Leader’ Laura @BarcaLeeds is steering young people away from crime and on positive creative paths like podcasting.
Her engagement in schools is helping to change attitude & behaviours on crucial issues like knife crime.
#WYVRP #YouthSupport
Her engagement in schools is helping to change attitude & behaviours on crucial issues like knife crime.
#WYVRP #YouthSupport