In a significant move aimed at combating violence and enhancing community safety, the Metropolitan Police has announced the adoption of the Violence Harm Assessment (VHA) as the primary tool for identifying and assessing the most harmful individuals involved in violence across London. This decision comes following extensive consultation and marks the discontinuation of the Gangs Violence Matrix (GVM).
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Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist emphasized the Met’s commitment to a complete redesign of the Gangs Violence Matrix, stating, “We have listened to the concerns about disproportionality on the GVM and have spent the past year engaging with community members and relevant stakeholders to ensure transparency about our new approach.