Mentors in Preventing Violence

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In Braes High School, all of the arenas come into play through pupils involvement in the ‘Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) programme’. This work uses peer-to-peer communication and support so that pupils can become more aware of the ways they can safely intervene when they witness incidents of violence and bullying.
There is a school wide structured approach to the development and training of pupil mentors who work with younger pupils to encourage members of the school community to take action against bullying and violence. Part of this approach is the development of pupil-led decision making groups with opportunities for reporting, adult support and involvement. The initiative has had a ripple effect through the pupils’ own lives, the culture and ethos of the schools involved and their associated communities

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