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About the tender
- We know that exploitation of children in drug markets is the route via which some children become involved in violence. Whilst we don’t know the strength of the relationship, there have been increases in the numbers of children identified as victims of exploitation in the last two years, and experiences of violence are concentrated amongst the most vulnerable children (including those at risk of exploitation and those in gangs). We want to better understand the police response to these children, and to the individuals involved in exploitation.
- YEF is seeking a team to conduct a review of the relationship between drug markets, exploitation and violence involving children – and policing’s response. This project will explore how the police disrupt these markets, target adults who exploit children, and keep children safe, identifying effective practice and the policy and practice changes needed to improve this practice.
- The study will inform YEF’s recommendations for the policing sector on how to reduce violence amongst children and young people (which will draw on a range of ongoing and completed research work).
Call for Proposals – Policing’s response to children’s involvement in drug markets, violence and exploitationDownload
How to apply and questions
The call for proposals document above has the full criteria for this application. Please send us a proposal no longer than 2,500 words, which should set out the team’s expertise, experience, methodological approach, and budget. You may attach relevant documents to support your application – this will not be included in the word count.
The deadline for proposals is 12pm on 3rd June 2025. We intend to conduct interviews the weeks beginning 16th and 23rd June, and to appoint the successful team by 18th July 2025.
The deadline for the full draft report is 20th February 2026.
Please email your application to leanne.robinson@youthendowmentfund.org.uk by 12pm on 3rd June 2025. If you have any questions regarding the project, please email these to leanne.robinson@youthendowmentfund.org.uk by 5pm on 23rd May 2025.