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Triple P – Sheffield City Council
May 6, 2025
When Kim* started secondary school, her behaviour became increasingly difficult to manage. Escalating arguments, physical threats and truancy disrupted the peace at home, leaving her parents feeling overwhelmed. Reflecting on this challenging time, Kim’s mother shared, “Life was bad. Kim’s behaviour had put a strain on our relationship. My confidence in dealing with confrontational situations…
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This is YEF’s third annual Children, violence and vulnerability report. This year, YEF surveyed over 10,000 teenage children aged 13-17 in England and Wales about their experiences of violence. Amid the everyday pressures of adolescence — school, friendships and self-discovery — many teenagers are also having to navigate a more troubling issue: violence. This year’s…
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The power of mentoring to reduce youth violence
June 13, 2025
A mentor can be one of the most positive role models in a young person’s life. By building a strong, trusting relationship with a suitable adult brings many emotional, social and developmental benefits – may of which directly reduce the risk of children’s involvement in violence How mentoring helps prevent youth violence Mentoring can significantly…
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