Head of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's Violence Reduction Unit, Curator of Curiosities and amateur artist. Views are my own.
Joined February 2009
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12 Oct 2022
Thanks everyone for coming; it was great to see so many partners on screen 👍🏻
Today we hosted the VRU Stakeholder meeting 📢
It was all about engaging with the VRU Stakeholders, informing of the progress and strategies going forward as well as offering opportunities for discussion and raising awareness of issues and topics affecting the city and county 👏
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
3 Oct 2022
Excellent discussions at the Crime Drugs Partnership (CDP) workshop in @MyNottingham today, lots to think about. It was great to finally meet partners face to face. #ChangeIsComing #Prevention #WorkingProgress #TogetherWeCan
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
20 Jul 2022
Calling all #VRUs! If you haven’t hosted a #HopeHack yet with the wonderful @HopeCollective2 we can whole heartedly recommend that you do! The #MidlandsHopeHack was THE most amazing day and we are still buzzing from the energy and solutions these young people generated!
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19 Jul 2022
If you are good with data this is a great opportunity to join @Notts_VRU as a Researcher to support us in providing targeted support to young people in the City who may be at risk of being impacted by violence or exploitation. See below 👇
✨#RECRUITING VRU Researcher - Youth Violence & Exploitation as part of a multi-agency project that will run until July 2025, to help identify those at the greatest risk of harm from exploitation by #countylines or violent offending. Find out more & apply bit.ly/2Sfu5gB
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STILL TIME TO APPLY!
If you’re a committed individual who has a desire to change the lives of those in Nottinghamshire, by improving safety & building community, we have a vacancy for a new Youth Project Lead to join our dedicated team!
Apply here now: nottsvru.co.uk/vacancies
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📢TENDER OPPORTUNITY! 📢 We will be commissioning services for targeted outreach and mentoring provision for youth in the city. If you are interested in this opportunity or you have any questions, head to nottsvru.co.uk/tender-opport…
Deadline:28th July 2022
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5 Apr 2022
Thanks @Notts_TV for having me to talk about our multi-year funding settlement. I’m really proud to be heading up @Notts_VRU @NottsPCC we’ve come a long way in two and a half years but I’m really excited for what we can achieve in the next three #stopviolence
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
23 Mar 2022
I’m pleased to have spoken at the @ConsentInNotts Safe Women at Night event yesterday evening about the important collaborative working with @carolinenotts @nottspolice @NottinghamBID to end violence against women and girls @CPSUK
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
1 Mar 2022
We’re recruiting for various roles!
Our communities deserve nothing less than effective service with the needs of victims and communities at the heart of everything we do.
To help our office Make Notts Safe, read more and apply here: bit.ly/3teAPgO
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
28 Feb 2022
📢 Apply before 7th March for our new Make Notts Safe Grants 📢
Applications are open for community groups and third sector organisations who can help make a tangible difference to community safety and crime prevention.
Read more & apply here: bit.ly/3BS4lwJ
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
15 Feb 2022
Prevention is always better than cure.
That’s why I’ve placed such importance on our prevention initiatives in our new #MakeNottsSafePlan.
Preventing crime is my number one priority as your Police & Crime Commissioner.
#MakeNottsSafe
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
31 Jan 2022
The Home Secretary visited us as we launched our Make Notts Safe Plan – my Police and Crime Plan which sets out my strategic priorities for policing and crime across the city and county for the next three years.
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
26 Jan 2022
Today I launched £1 million of funding for my Make Notts Safe Grants available to organisations across the county.
I want to work with local organisations to tackle crime through local initiatives.
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
31 Dec 2021
A happy new year to our collective family. With love, compassion, empathy and humongous commitment we ready ourselves for the next phase! #HopeHackTour2022
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“Thanks to all of our partners for supporting our work during 2021. I feel energised by the wealth of knowledge & drive that goes into keeping our communities safe & look forward to seeing what we can achieve in 2022. I hope you have a peaceful New Year”@nvbaker Interim Head VRU
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@nvbaker “#TheDayofHope is Damilola Taylors legacy dedicated to inspiring young people, just like Damilola, who deserve to have their hopes & dreams heard. As Head of Notts VRU & as a member of the @HopeCollective2 I am committed to making that happen”
#ChangingTheConversation
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Natalie Baker Swift retweeted
4 Dec 2021
HOPE (noun)
- To believe that what is desired can be had or will turn out for the best.
- A feeling of trust.
#DayOfHope2021 - 7th December
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29 Nov 2021
Thanks to @YouthEndowFund we are able to invest in a comprehensive youth justice led custody diversion programme to support children and young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 @carolinenotts @Notts_VRU
29 Nov 2021
Today, we announced the projects we're funding through our diversion grant round.
We're investing almost £18 million in ten projects, which will support over 7,300 children and young people by giving them another chance.
Find out more: bit.ly/3o1EHAo
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