More than 60,000 young people across the region took part in VRP projects in the past year. More than 60,000 young people across the region took part in VRP projects in the past year. MORE THAN 60,000 children and young people across the West Midlands took part in programmes to help steer them away from violence and crime. The programmes provide targeted support and positive opportunities that help steer children and young people away from violence and crime. The PCC says the partnership also empowers young leaders through their flagship youth programme, Change Makers and youth led campaign, My Tomorrow.