As part of supporting young people across our schools and homes as proactively and safely as possible, the teams who work directly with the young people often seek innovative training and support.
The team at Ivytree House recently invited the team from the JJ Effect to visit the home to spend time with the team, and most importantly some of the young people who live in the home, which is based in Essex.
Understanding the potential impact of knives and knife-crime can support young people to make positive choices and changes in their lives.
Manager at the home Amy Bishop said: “It was a privilege to invite the team from The JJ Effect into Ivytree House to share this important training about knife violence and its potential impacts, not just with our staff team, but with the young people too.
“The JJ Effect was established by Byron, whose brother sadly lost his life to knife crime 10 years ago. The JJ Effect is particularly hard-hitting because Byron is extremely relatable for young people and it is important for them to hear an authentic lived experience.”