This report shares the findings from our research into the impact of violence on young people. The study used peer action research methods to explore the relationship between the environment young people grow up in and levels of violence affecting young people in Lambeth.

Research was conducted by the Lambeth Peer Action Collective between December 2021 – August 2022. Following the research, the peer research team spent time with their peers to carefully reflect on the insights gathered and created an organised list of specific demands for better opportunities, housing and an education system that works for all young people. This report reflects the experiences of young people in Lambeth and presents a collective manifesto to address the challenges raised.

Violence affecting young people is a long-standing issue in Lambeth. Experiences of violence can be life-altering events for young people as well as their families and the wider community. All too often, however, the young people most impacted by it are not heard.