More and more young women are becoming involved in gang activity and are perpetrating acts of serious violence against others. This course will focus on how to reduce and prevent violent offending by young women.
When is it? : 28/07/2010
Where is it? : London, venue TBC
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This event is hosted by the nia project, an organisation which aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for women and children, who are escaping physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
Participants of this training will explore the following questions:
- How serious is young women’s involvement in serious youth violence?
- What is the context of young women’s violent offending?
- How do we respond to young women who are both perpetrators and victims?
- How do young women experience sexual violence in the context of group and gang offending?
At the end of the training participants should have:
- A greater knowledge of the complex issue of young women’s violence and the specific risks that young women face in the context of gangs.
- Be able to identify the risk factors and needs of young women involved in or associated with gangs and serious youth violence.
- Understand how to use safeguarding legislation and guidance to support young women involved in gangs and serious youth violence.
- Be aware of best practice examples and availability of support services for young women involved in, or at risk of involvement in gangs and serious youth violence.
Further information:
Women's Aid