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Serious Violence and Young People

Addressing the serious issue of violence among young people, exploring the role of schools as safe spaces and positive influencers, with a focus on prevention and intervention strategies. Collaboration among schools, police, and authorities is key in this public health approach.

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Serious Violence and Young People

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  1. Serious Violence and Young People Steve Harrison, Community Safety & Cohesion/Exploitation & Violence Reduction Hub Nottingham City Council steve.harrison@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

  2. Knives and Youth Violence • National problem • Believe driven by organized criminality • Vulnerability can be a factor (ACES) • Most violence outside schools – but some in school • Schools as well as being safe can be positive influence

  3. Schools & Colleges Youth Violence Group • Meets termly • Schools reps, police and council • Now involve FE too • Knife Crime protocol • Street Aware programme • Schools Early Intervention Officers • Exploitation and Violence Reduction Hub

  4. Exploitation and Violence Reduction Hub • Public health approach to violence • Community is key • Young people AND young adults • Intervening earlier • Young offenders - or victims of exploitation?

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