Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)

Expression of Interest Deadline: Thursday 20 October.

West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit is seeking suitably qualified and experienced organisations to develop and pilot suitable interventions which can be delivered against the VRU VAWG workstream.

We are seeking to commission a number of pilot interventions to commence in November 22 and complete by 31 March 2023.

Intended Outcomes

This intervention will contribute to the overarching VRU deliverables:

1. A reduction in hospital admissions for assaults with a knife or sharp object and especially among those victims aged under 25
2. A reduction in knife-enabled serious violence and especially amongst those victims aged under 25
3. A reduction in all non-domestic homicides and especially amongst those victims aged under 25 involving knives

Based on feedback received from schools and a literature review; we want to ensure that the programs commissioned address:

• Attitudes of male students.
• Consent
• Awareness of what constitutes VAWG and what it can mean
• Misogynistic Behaviour / Toxic Masculinity

Please follow the link below for further information and the application form:

Funding Opportunities – West Yorkshire Combined Authority (westyorks-ca.gov.uk)

Please return to VRU@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

By 23.59, Thursday 20 October 2022

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