Young People take their Seat on Serious Violence
Young people in West Yorkshire are taking a leading role in the response to serious violent crime.
West Yorkshire Youth Commission
The West Yorkshire Youth Commission is a peer-led project for young people.
About the Youth Commission
The West Yorkshire Youth Commission is a peer-led project that enables young people to get involved and have their say about urgent issues that affect their lives and help build a safer community.
The West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) has partnered with Leaders Unlocked to help shape approaches to youth-led initiatives particularly in response to violent crime & exploitation.
The group currently has nineteen members and has set out its ‘Priority Aims’ for 2023, which include:
- Rehabilitation and Prevention
- Community Relationships and Life
- Attitudes and Violence Towards Women
- Gangs, Drugs and Knife Crime
Find out about the latest events and information below.
West Yorkshire Youth Commission Report
This report is grounded in extensive peer-to-peer research and engagement with over 1300 young people across West Yorkshire between May 2023 and October 2023.
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Between May and September 2023, its members took part in peer-research with over 1300 young people, which included 39 consultation sessions and 2 surveys.
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