Review of youth clubs’ role in supporting children at risk of or involved in violence

The review examined how youth clubs are set up and operated, what encourages at-risk children to attend and engage, what kinds of support are offered, and what changes to policy and practice could strengthen their contribution to violence prevention. 

The research found that a substantial proportion of youth club staff reported direct involvement in helping children exit gangs (39%) or deescalating situations that could otherwise have escalated into violence (40%).