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Transformative youth work in hospitals and health settings.

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We met Tom after he came to A&E with multiple stab wounds. He showed clear signs of PTSD. We stayed by his side, helping him process what he had experienced, and supporting him in rebuilding relationships. Read Tom’s experience here: redthread.org.uk/experiences/bl…

We met Tom after he came to A&E with multiple stab wounds. He showed clear signs of PTSD.

We stayed by his side, helping him process what he had experienced, and supporting him in rebuilding relationships.

Read Tom’s experience here: redthread.org.uk/experiences/bl…
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Alicia came to our Young Women’s Service in A&E at risk of violence and exploitation. The long term support our service offers allowed us to help her build her confidence and understand how she could keep herself safe. Read Alicia’s experience here: redthread.org.uk/experiences/al…

Alicia came to our Young Women’s Service in A&E at risk of violence and exploitation.

The long term support our service offers allowed us to help her build her confidence and understand how she could keep herself safe.

Read Alicia’s experience here: redthread.org.uk/experiences/al…
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Join us as a Youth Violence Intervention Practitioner! We are a dynamic, driven and passionate organisation that supports young people impacted by serious violence, exploitation, vulnerability and harm. To join us, apply at: redthread.org.uk/job-vacancies

Join us as a Youth Violence Intervention Practitioner!

We are a dynamic, driven and passionate organisation that supports young people impacted by serious violence, exploitation, vulnerability and harm.

To join us, apply at: redthread.org.uk/job-vacancies
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Join us as a Team Leader! In this role, you will be leading a dynamic team of youth workers making a difference firsthand to children and young people affected by violence and exploitation. We currently have two vacancies in London. To join us, apply at: redthread.org.uk/job-vacancies

Join us as a Team Leader!

In this role, you will be leading a dynamic team of youth workers making a difference firsthand to children and young people affected by violence and exploitation.
We currently have two vacancies in London.

To join us, apply at: redthread.org.uk/job-vacancies
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55% of children and young people we supported re-attended A&E for a mental health crisis. Lucy, counsellor at our Birmingham service, gives insight into the impact PTSD is having on young people we support - and how this could be prevented. Read here: redthread.org.uk/news/interview…

55% of children and young people we supported re-attended A&E for a mental health crisis.

Lucy, counsellor at our Birmingham service, gives insight into the impact PTSD is having on young people we support - and how this could be prevented.

Read here: redthread.org.uk/news/interview…
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Join the Redthread team! We currently have a range of job vacancies. We are a dynamic, driven and passionate organisation that supports young people impacted by violence, exploitation, vulnerability and harm. To join us, apply at: redthread.org.uk/job-vacancies

Join the Redthread team!  

We currently have a range of job vacancies.  

We are a dynamic, driven and passionate organisation that supports young people impacted by violence, exploitation, vulnerability and harm.

To join us, apply at: redthread.org.uk/job-vacancies
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Earlier this year, we spoke to one of our Young Women’s Workers for an in depth look at the inspiring and inclusive work of our Young Women’s Service in A&E departments. Read the interview here: redthread.org.uk/news/an-interv…

Earlier this year, we spoke to one of our Young Women’s Workers for an in depth look at the inspiring and inclusive work of our Young Women’s Service in A&E departments.

Read the interview here: redthread.org.uk/news/an-interv…
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Earlier this year, Channel 4 News highlighted the work our Young Women’s Service is doing to deepen understanding of violence to include the unique challenges of girls and young women. Watch here: channel4.com/news/girls-and…

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55% of the children and young people we support who re-attended A&E were there due to mental health crisis. It is vital that this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we recognise the intersection of PTSD and violence and exploitation. Read our interview about PTSD: redthread.org.uk/news/interview…

55% of the children and young people we support who re-attended A&E were there due to mental health crisis.

It is vital that this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we recognise the intersection of PTSD and violence and exploitation.

Read our interview about PTSD: redthread.org.uk/news/interview…
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For 30 years, we have been striving for a society where all children live healthy, safe and happy lives. To mark #InternationalAdolescentHealthWeek, take a look at the span of our work tackling health inequalities faced by adolescents: redthread.org.uk/our-services-1

For 30 years, we have been striving for a society where all children live healthy, safe and happy lives.  

To mark #InternationalAdolescentHealthWeek, take a look at the span of our work tackling health inequalities faced by adolescents: redthread.org.uk/our-services-1
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Calling all professionals working with young people! šŸ“¢ Join The Social Switch Project on October 21st for Online Harms training. This training is free, accredited, and covers topics such as the risks posed to young people online. Book now: eventbrite.com/e/online-harms…

Calling all professionals working with young people! šŸ“¢

Join <a href="/socialswitch_/">The Social Switch Project</a>  on October 21st for Online Harms training.

This training is free, accredited, and covers topics such as the risks posed to young people online.

Book now: eventbrite.com/e/online-harms…
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Thank you Florence Eshalomi MP for raising this important question about girls impacted by violence, and to Yvette Cooper for committing to #YoungFutures support. One third of the young victims of violence we support are girls. They need tailored services: redthread.org.uk/news/olpmyx0tr…

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Thanks Natasha Irons MP for visiting our Croydon University Hospital partnership, supporting young victims of violence in A&E. Such embedded youth work is effective: 78% reduced their risk to further harm. Find out more: redthread.org.uk

Thanks <a href="/NDIronsMP/">Natasha Irons MP</a>  for visiting our Croydon University Hospital partnership, supporting young victims of violence in A&amp;E.

Such embedded youth work is effective: 78% reduced their risk to further harm.

 Find out more: redthread.org.uk
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I was welcomed to Croydon University Hospital by the Catch22 Redthread team, who work alongside NHS staff to deliver transformative youth support. They help break the cycle of violence by offering holistic care at a pivotal moment. Find out more: redthread.org.uk/youth-violence…

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Pleased that @TheTimes #crimeandjusticecommission calls for expanding embedded youth work in A&Es to break cycles of violence. Thanks to the Commission for the opportunity to give evidence and @RSylvesterTimes for visiting our St Mary’s Hospital service More about the report šŸ‘‡

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Young people need to have a say in creating the policies and decisions that affect their lives. #WeSeeYourPower On #PowerOfYouthDay today, we highlight a great London's Violence Reduction Unit opportunity for young Londoners to become changemakers in preventing violence, exploitation, and safety. šŸ‘‡