Research has found a strong link between adverse childhood experiences and the use of violence by adolescents and young people. Understanding the factors associated with adolescent use of violence can support early interventions, potentially breaking cycles of violence or intergenerational violence. This resource outlines considerations for practitioners and other professionals working with adolescents using violence...

This resource summarises what the research evidence says about the different types of contacts with nature (‘nature contacts’) that promote child wellbeing. It describes a common type of nature contact for young children and summarises the evidence for the benefits of nature play.

This resource summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.

While spiritual and religious abuse is a lesser known type of violence in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV), it is associated with negative emotional, psychological and trauma-related impacts. This paper provides an overview of the evidence on spiritual and religious abuse in the context of IPV and its impact on victim-survivors.

This paper highlights the impact of positive peer relationships on the mental health, wellbeing and development of children aged 8-14. It also outlines how practitioners working with young people might support positive peer relationships.