The Framework

The Wales Without Violence Handbook contains the full Framework, which lays the groundwork for multi-agency action. The Framework is intended to support partners in Wales make sure valuable time, money and resources are spent on implementing strategies and activities that prevent violence among children and young people.

This handbook has been created to support local areas in Wales to fulfil their responsibilities under the new Serious Violence Duty. But it is also intended for all people working with children and young people who want to explore the evidence of what works to prevent violence – and seek guidance on how to put this into practice.

With it, we also want to equip children and young people with the skills – and nurture the behaviours – they need to live free from violence.

What you’ll find:

The thoughts, ideas and aspirations of children and young people who spoke to us about how to create a Wales without violence
A definition for violence among children and young people, which has been co-produced with children, young people and professionals
Information on what a public health approach is, and how to use this approach when considering violence prevention initiatives
Evidence from data, research and consultation which highlights the prevalence of violence among children and young people, how different groups experience this violence unequally, and the risk and protective factors for this type of violence
The nine strategies, with examples of current programmes in Wales to provide greater insight into what these strategies can look like in practice
An illustrative theory of change for each of the nine strategies, along with suggestions of indicators that can be used to measure change and track progress towards ending violence in Wales.

Get the handbook

The Wales Without Violence Handbook contains the full Framework, which lays the groundwork for multi-agency action. The Framework is intended to support partners in Wales make sure valuable time, money and resources are spent on implementing strategies and activities that prevent violence among children and young people.

Get the handbook

Case studies

Safe Community Environments
Connection to safe activities and trusted adults

Elected home education engagement project- Caerau and Ely

The Elected Home Education Engagement Project supports elected home educated children and their families to access support, advice and guidance to prevent exploitation and other safety and wellbeing issues.

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Connection to safe activities and trusted adults
Schools And Education

YMCA Cardiff Boys Group

Allowing boys and young men to have a safe space to challenge norms and narratives impacting their lives.

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Social Norms and Values

SafeToSay – Empowering Bystanders against Harassment

#SafeToSay is a campaign developed by the Wales Violence Prevention Unit, in partnership with the Good Night Out Campaign, that aims to make nightlife safer by encouraging people to take a stand against sexual harassment in South Wales.

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Early Identification and Support
Connection to safe activities and trusted adults

All Wales Fire and Rescue Service Youth provision – Championing the needs of Children and Young People

The All Wales Fire and Rescue Service Youth Delivery works to ensure children and young people are listened to and have the right support and education to help them make positive decisions.

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Schools And Education
Connection to safe activities and trusted adults
Employment And Training Programmes

Media Academy Cymru Education and Training

Supporting children and young people to achieve their potential

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Early Identification and Support
Connection to safe activities and trusted adults

Braver Choices – supporting children and young people to live knife free

Braver Choices is a programme delivered by Media Academy Cymru which supports children and young people who involved in or at risk of using weapons.

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