The NYA has conducted supported research with academic and sector partners to explore the role of youth workers in safeguarding young people at risk of violence and criminal exploitation, and the impact of open access youth clubs on violence prevention. In January 2026 the Youth Endowment Fun published its Youth Work and Violence Prevention Guidance to evidence where youth workers support better outcomes for young people and to help shape commissioning and funding decisions.
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