Ariel Trust MVRP evidence-led violence prevention programme

Description

Evidence-led violence prevention programme across over 170 primary schools in Merseyside, reaching approximately 7,000 children each year. The programme adopts a public health approach and aligns with Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) 'high impact' practices, focusing on the development of social skills, resilience, help-seeking behaviours, and positive bystander intervention through a forum theatre methodology. Independent evaluation has demonstrated measurable improvements in children's attitudes and behaviours.