[Hull, UK, May 6 2025] – The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside is pleased to announce the launch of new educational materials under the Not In Our Community (NIOC) initiative. Developed by eski, a leading social impact media and marketing agency, the NIOC resources aim to educate young people in the Humber region about crime prevention and safety.
Building on the success of their 2024 relaunch and funding from the OPCC, NIOC now offers free resources on the following topics for Key Stage 3 and above:
- Violence against women and girls (VAWG)
- Anti-social behaviour (ASB)
- Child exploitation
- Substance use
- Violence and weapons
- Unsafe relationships
- Online harm
- Hate awareness
Relevant departments from Humberside Police, local authorities and experts from other organisations have reviewed and approved the educational materials. The downloadable resources include interactive presentations, lesson plans and videos.
Jonathan Evison, Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, said: “My Police and Crime Plan outlines a commitment to improving education to stop young people from falling into crime. By introducing more critical issues into the programme, NIOC will continue to positively impact the lives of young people in the Humber region.”
NIOC’s educational tools help children and young people protect themselves, spot the warning signs amongst friends and know who they can go to for help. They are available for teachers, parents and those working with young people to use independently to support teaching around safety. Alternatively, there is an option for the sessions to be delivered by eski or with support from Humberside Police’s Safer Schools Partnership officers.
The resources were co-produced with young people and developed using trauma-informed practices. eski has also worked closely with the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership and the Education Partnership to create these materials.
John Gilbert, founder of eski, said: “Adapting NIOC to address a wider range of social issues makes sense. By taking a more holistic approach, we’ve been able to place the focus where the biggest gains can be made when it comes to helping young people stay safe.
“We’re grateful to the specialists from all sectors who have helped make sure that we are presenting a consistent message to young people, professionals, parents and carers. It’s about building knowledge, confidence and reassurance that whilst young people can control many of the issues covered in the sessions, help is always available when needed.”
The OPCC commissioned eski to develop and deliver the NIOC programme following a competitive tender process. As part of this funding, eski can deliver a range of sessions for students, teachers and professionals in the Humber area, including:
- Whole-class and school-wide education for years 6 to 11, covering general awareness and specific topics.
- Introductory sessions for staff and governors about the available resources.
- Targeted workshops and focus groups for at-risk young people to provide support and guidance.
To request a session, please visit the NIOC website and submit a booking enquiry.
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Links to websites:
Not In Our Community: https://notinourcommunity.org/
Booking enquiries: https://notinourcommunity.org/our-campaign/
Eski: https://eski.media/
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside: https://www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk/Home.aspx
Humber Violence Prevention Partnership: http://humbervpp.org/
Education Partnership: https://educationpartnership.co.uk/
Safer Schools Partnership: https://educationpartnership.co.uk/resources-and-training/safer-schools-partnership
Communications contact: hannah.woodcock@humberside.police.uk
About Not In Our Community: Not In Our Community is a crime and safety education initiative funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside.