Violence Reduction Academy Symposium

Please join us for the second annual NHS Violence Reduction Academy Symposium hosted by the NHS London Violence Reduction Programme and Queen Mary University of London. The event will take place on Thursday, 20th November at the Royal College of Nursing. 

The symposium will showcase new evidence and practice in health-based violence reduction service delivery. The morning agenda includes keynote presentations and a panel discussion, with the afternoon divided into a more interactive programme of talks, seminars and workshops. The topics include:

Morning agenda:

• Health-Based Practice with presentations from:
• The London Vanguard psychological model of care for young people in communities 
• The Hospital-Based Youth Work Evaluation conducted by Social Finance and the London Violence Reduction Unit
• Health Spot as an exemplar of Integrated Health
• Inpatient Trauma Psychology Service in London Major Trauma Centres
• Panel Discussion exploring future directions/strategy directions for violence reduction policy, evidence and action
• Youth Presentation showcasing participatory research and creative expression with young people

Afternoon sessions:

Attendees will be asked to choose between two sessions occurring simultaneously. 

Lunch will be provided with the opportunity to network with colleagues across different roles and organisations.

We look forward to you joining us.

Please note, places are limited. If you find you are no longer able to make the event, please cancel your ticket to enable others to register.

Questions about this event?

Name: Mary Urquhart

Email: england.violencereduction@nhs.net

Telephone: 07872966505