00:00New research shows the Metropolitan Police's approach to targeting perpetrators of violence
00:06against women and girls has cut harm by more than half. The study analysed the Met's V100 programme
00:12and more than 25,000 offenders over nearly two years. It found targeted offenders committed 54%
00:20less overall harm and 53% less violent offending compared with predicted levels. After six months,
00:28they were committing 50% less overall offending and 44% less violent offending than expected.
00:36The Met says the V100 programme identifies highest harm offenders to protect women and girls across
00:43London communities.
