People, communities and organisations from across Merseyside are coming together to highlight the vital work they are doing to increase safety and reduce serious violent crime across the region.
Together As One is a multi-agency campaign, demonstrating the vast array of work that is being carried out by a diverse range of individuals and groups who are united in a common goal to show that Merseyside will not and does not tolerate serious violence.
Led by Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Emily Spurrell, Together As One follows on from the launch of the Serious Violence Duty in 2023, which placed a statutory responsibility on organisations to collaborate and plan to prevent and reduce serious violence.
The partnership brings together Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, the five local authorities, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, North West Prisons and Probation Service, and the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership with a shared commitment to build a safer, stronger region.
As well as highlighting the measures these organisations and public services are taking to tackle serious violence in Merseyside, the campaign is also an opportunity to showcase some of the brilliant projects and initiatives, and the amazing people behind them, who are changing things for the better.
The campaign is supported by a new website that will act as a central hub to showcase the work of organisations such as The Daniel Fox Foundation and The Inclusive Hub in Liverpool, as well as initiatives being delivered to school children by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service as well as the Mentors In Violence programme from Merseyside Youth Association.
