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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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More than half of headteachers don’t know how to prevent violence
July 1, 2025
With 51% of Headteachers reporting a lack of confidence tackling violence in school, YEF says more resources and guidance are needed. In England, 51% of Headteachers report that they are ‘not confident’ or ‘not at all confident’ in identifying and delivering evidence-based interventions for preventing children’s involvement in violence1. This knowledge gap is understandable and…
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