The Violence Reduction Unit Conference

16 Feb The Violence Reduction Unit Conference

Last Tuesday JRCS was asked to be involved in the London Violence Reduction Unit Conference by giving a workshop about our approach to staff and student wellbeing. We were used as an example of ‘promising practice’ which was exciting for us!

The whole day was about launching the new London Inclusion Charter, which aims to:

1. Embed Equity & Diversity.
2. View students as active citizens.
3. Be adaptable and reflective.
4. Be beyond academic achievement.

We are excited to continue to work with the VRU in the future to promote good mental health and wellbeing for all. I led the workshop and presented to a range of people from Nurture UK, the Youth Justice system, Universities and more, which was daunting but has given us lots of new connections to get even more support here at JRCS.

We were also really proud to see Zubin (former student) who is a part of the VRU Young Persons Action group, he opened the whole conference. Zubin spoke eloquently about school experiences and the need for us to work together with young people to ensure inclusivity for all. Zubin even got to meet the London Mayor Sadiq Khan who was in attendance.

Pictured below is myself (Ms Draisey), Zubin, Lib Peck (Head of the VRU) and Maureen McKenna (leading on the inclusion charter for the VRU).

It was a truly inspiring day!

Ms Draisey

Senior Mental Health & Wellbeing Lead