Safe
Safe
Podcast Description
Violence affects us all at some point, but for some children, it’s a daily reality. Every year, hundreds of young people in England and Wales are injured or killed by a sharp object. 5% of teenagers carry a weapon, 20% have been victims of violence, and most worry about it. Yet, while violence happens daily, so does prevention—we just don’t hear about it. Why does it happen? How can we stop it? Hosted by youth worker and author Ciaran Thapar (Youth Endowment Fund), Safe is a conversation about violence affecting children and young people with those who are working to stop it.
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The podcast addresses themes surrounding youth violence, prevention strategies, and community involvement, with episodes focused on topics like contextual safeguarding and the role of community members in protecting young people, exemplified by discussions with experts like Professor Carlene Firmin.
Violence affects us all at some point, but for some children, it’s a daily reality. Every year, hundreds of young people in England and Wales are injured or killed by a sharp object. 5% of teenagers carry a weapon, 20% have been victims of violence, and most worry about it. Yet, while violence happens daily, so does prevention—we just don’t hear about it. Why does it happen? How can we stop it? Hosted by youth worker and author Ciaran Thapar (Youth Endowment Fund), Safe is a conversation about violence affecting children and young people with those who are working to stop it.
Since 2010, the number of council-run youth centres in Britain has more than halved, but at what cost? Drawing on her research into the history of youth clubs, author Emma Warren explores their cultural significance and their role in helping young people discover their identity, build connections and stay safe. With the government’s new National Youth Strategy, is this a fresh start or a false dawn?
Links & Resources
- Book: Up the Youth Club: Illuminating a Hidden History by Emma Warren
- Book: Dance Your Way Home: A Journey Through the Dancefloor by Emma Warren
- Research: Children, violence and vulnerability 2024 | Who has access to positive activities, youth clubs and trusted adults?
- Research: Children, violence and vulnerability 2025 | Exploitation and Gangs
- Research: Beyond the Headlines 2025
- Policy paper: Youth Matters: Your National Youth Strategy
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Host: Ciaran Thapar, Youth Endowment Fund
Series Producer: Meera Kumar
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