Smart Social is a social enterprise seeking sustainable solutions to social ills. We don’t believe sticking plasters are the answer @hopecollective2 #Reimagined
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8 Apr 2021
When it comes to violence affecting young people it’s clear that without a trauma informed approach that respects the truth about poverty & inequality we are talking about sticking plasters. Lot of heavy lifting involved shifting a paradigm! @HopeCollective2 #SmartSocial
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May 26
We will struggle to solve the issue of young people who are not in education, employment or training until we find the courage to overhaul our entire education system including the narrowness of its pedagogy, its assessment system & the misguided nature of its inspection system.
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These are the conversations we need to have if we are to restore youth work to its pride of place as a vital front line service.
We need to demarcate policing and social care from youth work. Good old fashioned trusted adult youth work works #PublicHealth 💪
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Great conversation today with @riofoundation leading. Discussing how traditional youth work values became marginalised by preoccupation with violence by funders.
We heard time and time again at Hope Hacks how young people felt stereotyped by the violence narrative #PublicHealth
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Greater Manchester is committed tackling crime with preventative and community-led approaches.
We’ve had great success in reducing crime through youth work and prevention this year, with no plans to slow down.
Read more here: orlo.uk/LTSBL
ALT Blue background with “Together we are” logo. Downward graph displayed with the text: “Greater Manchester’s homicide rate has dropped by 32% - the lowest level since records began in 1990.”
ALT Blue background with “Together we are” logo. Downward graph displayed with the text: “Knife-crime in Greater Manchester is down by 15%”
ALT Blue background with “Together we are” logo. Downward graph displayed with the text: “Personal robberies in Greater Manchester are down by 17%”
ALT Blue background with “Together we are” logo. Lock displayed with the text: Our Violence Reduction Unit’s proactive approach to early intervention and youth work is recognised as National best practice for preventing crime."
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Apr 7
Violence Reduction Units have helped prevent thousands of violent injuries.
A £66 million investment in twenty of these units will target the causes of violence through localised sport, education and deterrence programmes.
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Great news that the Violence reduction units (VRU) across England are receiving ongoing funding
Big shout out to Sarah @LabourSJ who championed the public health approach while in opposition
Our project has proudly carried forward the work of @YouthViolenceUK
#Relationships
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Ipswich staged a wonderful Hope Hack with local youth orgs supported by @ITFCFoundation Ipswich is a town rich in diversity full of wonderful young people. Credit to its football club @IpswichTown & wider community. Ipswich will not succumb to hate it is a town of hope #TeamHope
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20 years of groundbreaking work to make Scotland safer 🏴
Proud to support the SVRU’s mission as an advisory board member.
#SVRUCONF
#ViolencePrevention
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Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the passing of our founder @TaylorOBE
We miss him every day & strive to keep his memory one of Hope & inspiration. His friend & colleague for over 20 years @TrowsdaleGary blog from 1st anniversary garytrowsdale.com/2025/03/23… #LegacyOfHope
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Huge congratulations @JohnLoughton on the new position @YoungScot
Social change leadership and Scotland are a bit like fish & chips 🍟
Compliment without the need for salt & vinegar (Or should that be condiment)
Either way we are proud to have John in the family! #TeamHope
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2 Dec 2022
Windrush Square Brixton London SW9 November 27th 2019. The 19th anniversary of the tragedy of Damilola. Covid would impact the 20th anniversary plans but the legacy of hope would grow stronger and stronger #DayOfHope2022
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New website hope-collective.co.uk and shiny new @YouTube channel
youtube.com/@hopecollectiveu…
Lots to come next month with launch of our youth management group Charter of hope
Also our “Ambassadors of hope” page and additional hope hack content
Watch this @x space!
#TeamHope
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Public health movement @vruscotland @LDN_VRU @GM_VRU @NottsVRP @VR_Network @BedsVEPP @WalesVPU @LancsVRN @WestMidsVRP @SY_VRU @HumberVPP @derbyshirevru @KentVRU
Violence has always been preventable. Traditional youth work works #LegacyOfHope
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We launched our new website on international day of social justice
hope-collective.co.uk
Check out @riofoundation CEO Gary Stannett blog on the insights page
Here’s our shiny new @YouTube channel youtube.com/@hopecollectiv…
A public health inspired movement
#TeamHope
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Jan 23
Social Impact Scotland name checked in Scottish Parliament yesterday.
#Prehabilitation 🌿
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5 Nov 2018
We are delighted to have the support of @YouthViolenceUK for this years memorial lecture on December 7th 2018 at @NLawGlobal This year we have a fantastic panel discussing the groundbreaking work of @vruscotland We will announce the line up shortly 🗣 #DTT2018
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7 May 2021
The journey to this point has been epic. Maybe not Hollywood blockbuster epic but definitely @BAFTA style award winning epic!! Maybe @Minnow_Films or @AcmeMassive be on the 🐶 & 🦴 CC: @jamaledwards @SBTVonline youtu.be/Xldz7i3Hb6I
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7 May 2021
Proud to be part of the @HopeCollective2 with @NCSTrust @UKYouth @riofoundation @DTTlondon @OnSideYZ @SaferLondon1 @coopukcampaigns @PFA @the_AYJ @NHSEnglandLDN @vruscotland @LDN_VRU @MetTVH @Clarion_Group @OYServices @SmartSocialLDN @YouthEndowFund @YF_Foundation #DayOfHope2021
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7 Nov 2025
Talking about tough subjects can be challenging for young people.
The young people of Luton who took part in @HopeCollective2 Hope Hack 43 yesterday tackling VAWG did amazingly well. Well done @bedspolice @BedsVEPP @BedsPCC and huge thanks @riofoundation #LegacyOfHope
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