What works to prevent youth violence: key findings

Summarises the findings from the What Works to Prevent Youth Violence report.


Promising Interventions

  • Bystander programmes (e.g. Mentors in Violence Prevention)
  • School-based programmes to prevent violence in dating and intimate partner relationships
    • Of these programmes, there is evidence that Safe Dates is an effective intervention
  • Good quality pre-school education
  • Parenting training/education
  • Mentoring programmes
  • Community coalitions

Contact

Email: frances.warren@gov.scot

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