The Youth Sector Practice Guidance, was launched in Spring 2026 with 8 evidence based recommendations that can reduce youth violence. Youth provision plays a critical role in helping children to feel safe, connected and supported. The guidance draws on the voices of more than 11,000 young people (alongside youth workers, academics and senior leaders across England and Wales).

The session will enhance local efforts when preparing to respond to the 507B and serious violence duties.

Thursday 2^nd July | ⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am | 💻 Online

This session focuses on the evidence based approaches that reduce youth violence — and what this means for commissioning and investment decisions in practice.

What we’ll cover

• The evidence on youth clubs, mentoring, and positive activities
• The role of mentoring in building trusted relationships with safe adults
• The role of positive activities (e.g. sport and arts)
• Important Practical implications for commissioning and funding decisions
• Q & A and discussion

Why this matters

Commissioners responsible for reducing violence in their local context should take an evidence -based approach to maximise their impact for children and young people locally, the session will help you:

• Prioritise investment in what works
• Strengthen existing provision while addressing gaps
• Commission for quality, reach, and impact
• Design programmes to meet government policy
• Design programmes that support 507B and Serious violence duty efforts.

This session is relevant for commissioners, funders, and partners working to reduce youth violence by investing in the youth sector.Please register here via this Eventbrite link here: