Lib Peck

Lib Peck

@libpeck.bsky.social

Director of the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit. Former leader of Lambeth Council and former deputy chair of London Councils and LGA Labour.

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Mayor of London Press Office
@ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social

.@london.gov.uk is working to keep young people in school, create positive opportunities & fund youth clubs to keep them safe, plus targeted interventions for those at greatest risk. Read more from @london-vru.bsky.social director @libpeck.bsky.social here: www.standard.co.uk/comment/sadi...

standard.co.uk'Sadiq Khan's bold approach to tackling knife crime has paid off'‘In the face of mounting political pressure, Sadiq Khan took a bold step’, writes Lib Peck

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk

The report from the London AI and Jobs Taskforce makes one thing clear: the impact of AI on jobs is not predetermined. I'm pleased to accept the flagship recommendations from the Taskforce and back them with £18 million in skills and careers support for young Londoners.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk

New research from @london-vru.bsky.social shows young people are served violent content without searching for it – it’s the background to their experience online. We’re responding with a £5m investment in digital youth work, mentoring, and interventions to protect young Londoners from these harms.

shoutoutuk.orgNew research on links between social media content and violenceShout Out UK partnered with London’s Violence Reduction Unit on ground breaking research which found an association between online misogyny and increased levels of Violence Against Women and Girls. A ...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk

Youth clubs like Avenues Youth Project do incredible work with young Londoners to keep them safe and help them thrive. My London VRU is funding sport and physical activity sessions like this during the holidays and throughout the year to ensure young people have access to positive opportunities.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk

My @london-vru.bsky.social is doing vital work to divert vulnerable children and young Londoners away from violence and exploitation. We’re investing record amounts in prevention and early intervention to tackle the complex causes of violence.

independent.co.ukInside the classroom trying to steer London’s children away from a life of crimeExclusive: In the fight against knife crime, which Labour has vowed to halve in 10 years, all too often conversations focus on tougher punishments alone. Crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin goes insi...

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk

60% of young offenders have speech and language difficulties. My @london-vru.bsky.social is reaching children at the start of primary school to support them to improve their communication skills, with a big impact: 98% of children have closed the gap to their peers.

theguardian.comInside the London reception class where kids are taught to talk to help them stay out of gangsA new initiative aims to improve communication, as as pupils lacking speech and language skills more likely to be excluded and caught up in violence
Lib Peck
@libpeck.bsky.social

Thanks @annafazack.bsky.social for such a good write-up on such an important primary school intervention. Early impressive results @london.gov.uk @london-vru.sky.social

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan@london.gov.uk

Two-thirds of children at risk of exclusion have speech and communication needs. My @london-vru.bsky.social is addressing this with oracy interventions in primary school. In just one year, it has led to 98% of children narrowing the gap to their peers and 60% meeting vocabulary standards.

theguardian.comInside the London reception class where kids are taught to talk to help them stay out of gangsA new initiative aims to improve communication, as as pupils lacking speech and language skills more likely to be excluded and caught up in violence
Lib Peck
@libpeck.bsky.social

Enjoyed speaking to listeners on Eddie Nestor show.

London's Violence Reduction Unit@london-vru.bsky.social

Our director @libpeck.bsky.social joined Eddie Nestor MBE to take calls from BBC Radio London listeners. We talked about: 💡 What the VRU does 💡 Tackling school exclusions 💡 Building back the youth workers sector Listen here: lnkd.in/eDYceQRe

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan
@london.gov.uk

My message at today’s International Diplomatic Reception: London is a global city, with strengths rooted in our cultural, economic and social connections with countries around the world. I’ll continue to foster collaboration for a more inclusive and connected London.

Lib Peck
@libpeck.bsky.social

Working in partnership with teachers, parents, local councils, and, of course, young people you can achieve a lot!

London's Violence Reduction Unit@london-vru.bsky.social

🎉We launched #LondonsInclusionCharter a year ago with @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social, @mayoroflondon.bsky.social 🤝The Charter is working in partnership with schools, young people and families, to keep children safe and supported so they belong and thrive in school. ➡️Find out more: bit.ly/4gozKJV

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London's Violence Reduction Unit
@london-vru.bsky.social

📻 Our Director @libpeck.bsky.social and Tsion of Bridge The Gap Studios joined BBC Radio London to talk about our new programme to support fathers. 🎙️ How does that contribute to tackling violence? 🎙️What evidence is there about the impact of absent fathers? 👂 from 2.45 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

bbc.co.ukEddie Nestor - 10/12/2024 - BBC SoundsThe best topical guests and stories in London mixed with great music and your calls.

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London's Violence Reduction Unit
@london-vru.bsky.social

Fathers play a crucial role in children's lives. We're working to break cycles of crime, trauma, and family breakdown to strengthen families. With support from @london.gov.uk @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social, we've invested in grassroots organisations to provide support. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.ukFatherhood: Parenting support for dads aims to cut youth violenceThe BBC hears how support being offered aims to help

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Tom Copley
@tomcopley.bsky.social

Heartbreakingly, rough sleeping has risen nationally and in the capital. The Mayor of @london.gov.uk has just launched his winter rough sleeping fundraising campaign. Please donate if you can, and help us with our mission to end rough sleeping in London by 2030. www.taplondon.org

taplondon.orgTAP LondonAt TAP London we use innovative technology to connect generous Londoners with homeless charities and services that need their support. Mayor of London supported, we fundraise for the members of the Lo...

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