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The Power of Social Media & It’s Negative Influence on Young People, Crime and Serious Youth Violence.
As Cohort 6 are currently diving deep into our social factors module, on our Working with Gangs and Youth Violence course. We thought we would

The Power of Sports: Combating Youth Violence and Encouraging Positive Change
Sports and physical activity are powerful tools for redirecting young lives toward a positive path. They ingrain discipline, teamwork, and resilience, nurturing vital life skills

4 Types Of Stress & How They Impact Young People
April is stress awareness month, which is so important because stress is an inevitable part of life that affects people of all ages, including young

Maternal Deficit & The Link between Young People in Gang Crime and Youth Violence.
Mother’s Day this Sunday! It is a day to celebrate and recognize the incredible impact that mothers have on their children’s lives. Many young people

What is your professional score? Working with young people involved in Gangs and Serious Youth Crime.
I think many people are feeling the pressure of the ‘cost of living’ crisis. As living conditions in the UK become increasingly difficult, more and

Gangs Course 101: Become a Gangs and Youth Violence Specialist
If you want to become a gangs and youth violence specialist, this article is for you! If you know of us already, you’ll know that

5 New Year Resolution Ideas
While we enjoy the last couple weeks of 2022 and enjoy spending more time with our friends and family, it is the perfect time to

Sam’s Story
Sam’s Story. Sam Emery is an incredibly motivated woman. She is a youth worker, peer mentor and a mother of 5, from Birmingham. Sam was

Sarah’s Story
Sarah Rose is an inspirational woman. She is a mother, an author, a business owner, a youth worker and a community focused entrepreneur and a