New Violence Reduction Unit head brings ‘life experience’ to role

It's two decades since the VRU was founded - and its work has expanded significantly

He grew up in the care system and witnessed violence first hand – now the new head of Scotland’s violence reduction unit says his own life experience will help shape how he tackles crime.

At 34, Jimmy Paul is the youngest person to take up the role – he has been speaking exclusively to Vanessa Kennedy about his hopes for the future of the unit.

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