Street Doctors Northern Ireland: A mixed-method process and impact  evaluation of a youth violence reduction intervention

Community violence is an enduring challenge that disproportionally affects youth. This is particularly the case in  post-conflict settings such as Northern Ireland. Evidence supported youth work interventions are an important  yet under-evaluated area of violence prevention efforts. Youth work approaches have demonstrated significant  utility in reaching those most at risk of violence related harm and have the potential to save lives. Street Doctors  is a UK charity that seeks to empower young people affected by violence with the skills and knowledge to save  lives. Despite burgeoning delivery across the United Kingdom, there has been a paucity of robust evaluations  undertaken thus far. The present study reports the findings of a process and impact evaluation of Street Doctors  during its pilot into Northern Ireland. The brief intervention was a highly acceptable, thus demonstrating its  potential to be implemented within the context of routine youth service provision. Despite the favourable attitudes of participants, no effects were found. Practical implications are discus