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We’re focusing our work on areas where we see the biggest opportunities to improve support for children and young people at risk of becoming involved in violent crime.

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- Violence against women and girls
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WHAT WORKS
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Skills Programmes

Structured programmes that use cognitive behavioural techniques to teach practical skills for managing emotions, solving problems, and responding safely to conflict.

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Impact

HIGH
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- Violence Against Women and Girls Prevention Programme
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Report

Report:Children, Violence and Vulnerability 2025
November 24, 2025
This is YEF’s fourth annual Children, violence and vulnerability report. This year, YEF surveyed nearly 11,000 teenage children aged 13-17 in England and Wales about their experiences of violence.
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News:Independent evaluations strengthen evidence on approaches to prevent violence
July 31, 2026
A social and emotional learning programme and a mentoring programme have been shown to improve school engagement and behavioural difficulties, respectively, according to independent evaluations published today by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF). The evaluations add important UK evidence on two approaches that research suggests can help prevent children from becoming involved in violence, improving…
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Blog:Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month: YAB in conversation with the Friends, Families and Travellers
June 29, 2026
An interview led by young people on the experience and insights from the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month.