The Department for Education (DfE) has published a new report as part of its serious violence research programme looking at how systems of support impact young people. The latest report focuses on the role of key workers in supporting children and young people affected by serious youth violence. It is based on a review of existing evidence and interviews with key workers, managers, and children and young people. Key findings include: a trusted relationship between young people and their key worker is the cornerstone to effective delivery of the key worker model; and successful key workers sit within and act as a bridge between young people and systems of support, including education, youth justice, health, community, third sector and social care.
Read the report: The role of key workers in supporting children and young people with experience of serious youth violence
Source: DfE
Date published: 27 February 2025
