Violence and trauma

Violence and trauma are major public health issues that can create long term negative health outcomes. We work with young people directly affected by these issues to find out what they need from professionals to best support them now to improve their future health.

Young Voices briefing

Three young people wearing backpacks walking up some stairs.Briefing paper  summarising the results of an
evaluation of the Samworth Foundation’s Young Voices programme.

Quote from a young person

We’re All Right

Visit our learning hub all about rights-based sexual violence support

We’re All Right

Our survivor led, rights-based approach to supporting young people affected by sexual violence

Learning from the experts

Young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing
needs following sexual abuse in adolescence

Rights during lockdown

coping with trauma A rights-based survivor led approach to coping with lockdown.

Youth knife crime

Approximately 5% of 13-15 year olds think their friends carry weaponsExploring what taking a public health approach to youth knife crime really means

Be Healthy respect leaflet

Young people produced guide to respecting young people affected by sexual exploitation

Be Healthy evaluation

Evaluation of our participation project to identify the unmet health needs of young people affected by CSE