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  • Prison awareness programmes

    Programmes which deter children and young people from crime by demonstrating the realities of life in prison
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    HARMFUL
  • A and E navigators

    Programmes that place case workers in accident and emergency departments to support children and young people with a violence-related injury.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    HIGH
  • Social skills training

    Aims to develop children’s ability to regulate their behaviour and communicate effectively.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    HIGH

    Other Outcomes

    • HIGH increase in Self-regulation
      1 2 3 4 5
  • Police in schools

    Police officers working in schools to prevent crime and violence
    Cost
    ?
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Insufficient evidence of impact
    ?
  • Interventions to prevent school exclusion

    Interventions which aim to prevent children becoming excluded or suspended from school.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    LOW

    Other Outcomes

    • LOW reduction in Suspensions
      1 2 3 4 5
    • HIGH reduction in Exclusions
      1 2 3 4 5
  • Parenting programmes

    Programmes which help parents and their children to develop positive behaviours and relationships.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    LOW

    Other Outcomes

    • HIGH reduction in Behavioural difficulties
      1 2 3 4 5
  • Anti-bullying programmes

    School-based programmes designed to reduce bullying
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    LOW

    Other Outcomes

    • MODERATE reduction in Bullying perpetration
      1 2 3 4 5
  • After-school programmes

    Programmes which take place after school and involve academic support, enrichment, or social skills development.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    LOW
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    A talking therapy which helps people recognise and manage negative thoughts and behaviours.
    Cost
    1 2 3
    Evidence quality
    1 2 3 4 5
    Estimated impact
    on violent crime
    HIGH

    Other Outcomes

    • HIGH reduction in Behavioural difficulties
      1 2 3 4 5