Crossing the Line: Rethinking the 'Alpha Victim' - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre Project AL-V (Alpha Victim) explores the complex realities facing young people caught up in county lines drug trafficking.

We have published a suite of free training resources for practitioners that explore the complex realities facing young people caught up in county lines drug trafficking – specifically those labelled ‘alpha-victims’.

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Read our new report “Policing, ‘Vulnerabilities’ and Domestic Abuse: Victims, Perpetrators, Interventions” which draws on interviews with practitioners across Greater Manchester about GMCA’s response to domestic abuse.

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What works in mental health crisis response, and why?

A LEPH2026 satellite event explores civilian‑led, co‑response, and law‑enforcement‑led crisis models.

🗓️ 5 September 2026 | 9am–5pm
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[Webinar] Exploring the Scottish Experience: Reflections from recent Harm Reduction Initiatives WEBINAR DETAILS 🌐 Online via Zoom (FREE) 📆 Date: Friday 17th April 2026 ⏰ Time: 10am UK 🔗 Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1qpJRgEBSl2cvTtGYQOUQg SUMMARY Scotland has the highest rep...

A @glepha.bsky.social webinar “Exploring the Scottish Experience: Reflections from recent Harm Reduction Initiatives” takes place this week.

🗓️ Friday 17 April
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We’re delighted to open registrations for several LEPH2026 satellite events covering topics such as lived experience, policing and mental health; first responders and wellbeing; and drugs harm reduction. @glepha.bsky.social

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With hundreds of abstracts submitted, #LEPH2026 presents a unique opportunity to learn from global research and world-leading practice across law enforcement and public health.

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🧰 New resources for practitioners on criminal exploitation
📰 New research findings on criminal exploitation training gaps
🗓️ Information on upcoming international conference LEPH2026

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Professor Paul Taylor

We’re delighted to confirm the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser for Policing @profpaultaylor.bsky.social as a speaker for LEPH2026!

Join us in Leeds from 6-9 September 👇

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Students, apply for the 2026 GLEPHA Student Awards!

Are you an emerging scholar exploring the intersection of law enforcement and public health?

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N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Policing, People and Health Featuring key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.

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Join us for the 2026 Policing Innovation Forum, where N8 PRP and @the-sipr.bsky.social will be exploring the topic of Policing, People and Health.

How do Police and Health agencies work together, and what can be improved?

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Criminal exploitation training gaps in UK policing and safeguarding - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre Read the Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre's report "Criminal exploitation training gaps in UK policing and safeguarding".

🚨 New report 🚨

Drawing from our County Lines, Policing and Vulnerability project, we have published a new report on “Criminal exploitation training gaps in UK policing and safeguarding”.

Read below 👇

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📽️The @vp-centre.bsky.social hosted the premiere of new film: 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim'.

🎟️The event brought together researchers, practitioners and policymakers to showcase the film and explore the emerging themes in a panel discussion.

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🗓️ Info on submitting abstracts for LEPH2026

👮 New research on mental health and routine police work

📔 New reports on the police use of diversion

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The cinema screen featuring VPFC logo and 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim' Film Premiere - 11 March 2026 - Hyde Park Picture House

🎞️ Today marked the premiere of the film 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim' at Hyde Park Picture House.

Crossing the Line: Rethinking the 'Alpha Victim' - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre Project AL-V (Alpha Victim) explores the complex realities facing young people caught up in county lines drug trafficking.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the premiere of Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim in Leeds.

You can watch the film and view all the resources for practitioners on our website:

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Disabled by police injustice? Developing a dynamic Procedural Justice Model attuned to the contextual nature of disability, health and vulnerability - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre This project explores how police procedural injustice shapes and is shaped by sexual violence victim-survivors’ disabilities and health.

🚨 New research 🚨

We have funded a new project, led by Dr Rosa Walling-Wefelmeyer @uniofreading.bsky.social, exploring how police procedural injustice shapes and is shaped by sexual violence victim-survivors’ disabilities and health.

Read more:

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⌛️ There’s 1 week to submit an abstract for LEPH2026!

Be sure to submit your innovative research, policy development, or practice-based initiatives by 16 March!

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Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime in West Yorkshire Alison Lowe OBE

We’re delighted to announce @westyorkshireca.bsky.social Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime in West Yorkshire Alison Lowe OBE as a speaker at LEPH2026.

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‘Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim’ Film Premiere Join us for the premiere of a new short film 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim'.

Still time to register for @vp-centre.bsky.social film premiere "Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim".

It follows the story of teenager Alfie, whose life has become tangled in exploitation & county lines drug trafficking.

📽️ Join us on 11 March:

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Improving frontline collaboration: Mental health responses in Policing and Emergency Departments - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre This research explores how handovers between police and frontline healthcare staff for people in mental health crisis are managed.

🚨 New research project 🚨

Read more about our Early Career Researcher Development Award holder Dr Hanna Munden’s project “Improving frontline collaboration: Mental health responses in Policing and Emergency Departments”.

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Police use of diversion: The voices of people with lived experience of criminal justice - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre Read the research findings summary "Police use of diversion: The voices of people with lived experience of criminal justice".

🚨 New research findings 🚨

Read our new report “Police use of diversion: The voices of people with lived experience of criminal justice” by @adamcrawford.bsky.social, Dr Sarah Shorrock & Dr Natalie Higham-James, who worked with @revdoors.bsky.social.

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⌛️ There’s only 2 weeks to submit an abstract for LEPH2026!

Be sure to submit your innovative research, policy development, or practice-based initiatives by 16 March!

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‘Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim’ Film Premiere Join us for the premiere of a new short film 'Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim'.

Less than 2 weeks until @vp-centre.bsky.social film "Crossing the Line: Rethinking the Alpha Victim" premieres.

It follows the story of Alfie, a teenager who has become tangled in exploitation and county lines drug trafficking.

🎬 Join us on 11 March:

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Representatives from the NIHR HDRCs and ARCs, and the Vulnerabilities & Policing Futures Research Centre highlight examples of safe, legal and ethical data linkage for earlier identification and better support for children and young people with SEND.

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You have 3 WEEKS left to submit your abstract for #LEPH2026! Help shape global practice around vulnerability, safety, and community well-being.

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Dr Amy Stevens

We’re pleased to announce Dr Amy Stevens as a speaker at LEPH2026!

Amy has a special interest in child health having previously worked as a paediatric doctor in the UK, New Zealand and India.

Join us in Leeds in September:

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Police need better coordination on mental health emergencies, study shows - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre A new study finds that a lack of coordination between agencies is hampering efforts to provide effective care.

Blurred responsibilities between police, ambulance, and mental health services are hindering responses to mental health crises.

Our study calls for better coordination.

🔗 vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/police-...

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📣 1 month left to submit abstracts for LEPH2026!

Join us in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026 for the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health.

Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders: submit your work by 16 March 2026 👇
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