Vulnerabilities of Young People in Pupil Referral Units and links to Serious Violence and Exploitation – Briefing Paper

Matthew Callender; Kathryn Cahalin; Beatrice Allen

Vulnerabilities of Young People in Pupil Referral Units and links to Serious Violence and Exploitation – Briefing Paper

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Abstract

This briefing paper summarises findings of a review that explored the vulnerabilities of people in Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) in terms of their likelihood of becoming involved in serious violence and/or exploitation in Bedfordshire. It was commissioned by the Bedfordshire Violence and Exploitation Prevention Partnership (VEPP) to inform future multi-agency strategy, practice and commissioning.

Original language	English
Publisher	University of Northampton
Commissioning body	Bedfordshire Violence and Exploitation Prevention Partnership
Number of pages	1
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2026

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SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Serious Violence
Young People
Pupil Referral Unit
Alternative Provision
exploitation
Prevention
Exclusion

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