Aims and objectives

Aims of East Midlands Violence Reduction Information Network

1. Develop a network for knowledge exchange
2. Disseminate good practice in order to influence policy and practice
3. Become a repository of good practice in violence reduction accessible to practitioners
4. Map current interventions used nationally and internationally to reduce weapons related violence and to ascertain ‘what works’
5. Map data sources and assess the feasibility of building composite datasets regionally using data from a range of agencies
6. Design and conduct future research that meets the needs of practitioners and is easily transferable into practice, making a positive impact
7. Ensure the sustainability of the partnership beyond the initial funding period
8. Provide opportunities for post graduate researchers in violence reduction
9. Evaluate interventions
10. Organise a project conference at the end of year one, spring 2021