🚨 Education strategy launched to reduce risk of children being affected by crime

Hi Resident,

Matthew Barber (Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley) has highlighted the importance of working in partnership to support schools and parents in protecting children and young people from crime.

The aim of the strategy is to promote a consistent approach to crime education across the Thames Valley with a focus on prevention and improving trust in policing.

Matthew Barber said: “This strategy sets out my aspiration for a strong partnership between voluntary organisations, schools and other public bodies to support parents and children in order to reduce the risk of children becoming either victims of crime or becoming perpetrators of crime.”

The new education strategy recognises the vital role of crime education for young people and early intervention in schools in keeping communities safe and the OPCC will jointly work with Thames Valley Police to develop clear messages – for parents as well as children – about the risks faced by young people.

For further details on the strategy launch, please visit our website: https://www.thamesvalley-pcc.gov.uk/news/education-strategy-to-reduce-risk-of-children-being-affected-by-crime/