The YEF surveyed 10,000 children aged between 13 and 17 in England and Wales and found that those who had been directly affected by violence were twice as likely to regularly attend a youth club than those who had not (see below graphics).
The largest global survey on young people's experiences of violence has brought into sharp focus the critical role of youth clubs and youth workers.
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) published its landmark report, Who has access to positive activities, youth clubs and trusted adults? at the end of last year.
“This report puts to bed the idea that youth clubs are just places to hang about and play pool,” says Caleb Jackson, the YEF's head of change for the youth sector.
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