Report Summary
This evaluation report was prepared by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) on behalf of We Do Wellbeing, who delivered the Violence Prevention Youth Health Champions pilot training programme. RSPH led the design, analysis and reporting of the evaluation to ensure an external, evidence-based assessment of learner experience, programme quality and training effectiveness.
The programme was funded by the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership and was offered free of charge to young people aged 16–25 living in the Humber region. It was designed in response to the growing need for violence prevention approaches that support communities and the wider public. The training aimed to develop advocates and champions for violence prevention within healthcare and community settings, whilst also supporting participants’ confidence, leadership skills and future career prospects in health and social care.
Training was delivered face-to-face through six evening sessions and covered key topics including how and why violence affects communities, the impact of violence, and how public health approaches could be used to reduce and prevent violence. As part of the pilot, participants also had the opportunity to help shape and develop the module content. Learners who successfully completed all the required learning also achieved a nationally recognised qualification: RSPH Level 2 Award for Young Health Champions.
