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This report draws together high-quality international evidence about what works to prevent youth violence, to inform policymakers and practitioners about the evidence base and effectiveness associated with different approaches and interventions.

Youth violence is broadly defined as violence that takes between individuals aged 10 to 29 years old. It can take many forms and occurs most often in community settings between acquaintances and strangers (World Health Organisation, 2020). This paper focuses on primary prevention – preventing violence before it happens, through interventions that target key risk factors for violence perpetration and experiences. The review was undertaken to draw together international evidence of what is known about what works to prevent youth violence. The review:

1. Synthesises existing evidence about youth violence prevention interventions
2. Provides a clear indication of the effectiveness of interventions
3. Provides information around barriers and facilitators to the successful implementation of the interventions.

What Works to Prevent Youth Violence: A Summary of the Evidence 70 page PDF 1.4 MB