Purpose and background

In this report, we aim to simplify the complexity surrounding violence affecting children and young people in England and Wales. Our goal is to provide a clear account of whether the situation is improving or worsening, and to evaluate the performance of key sectors supporting these children and young people. To achieve this, we’ve selected 11 core indicators (see dashboard below) to track over time. These include:

• three primary measures of violence,
• a measure of racial disproportionality in the youth justice system,
• six measures related to our sectors of interest, and a measure of child poverty.
• Additionally, we’ve examined a range of other data to provide context and delve into the details behind the main figures.