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About StreetDoctors

StreetDoctors is a national charity that puts young people at the centre of emergency first-aid provision and empowers them to become part of the solution to violence.

Why do we exist?

At StreetDoctors we believe knowledge is power. So we empower young people at risk with the skills to become part of the solution to violence, rather than just being seen as ‘part of the problem’.

What do we do?

We empower young people affected by violence with the skills and knowledge to save lives, and increase their understanding of the medical and psychological consequences of violence.

How do we do it?

Our training is delivered by our movement of young healthcare volunteers (nurses, paramedics and doctors) who work in partnership with criminal justice services, schools, pupil referral units, youth, sports and community groups. All our work is trauma informed.

  • About street violence
    Street violence is a serious problem affecting young people all over the UK. Find out what it is, what the causes are and how StreetDoctors takes a public health approach to reduce it.
  • Our vision and mission
    StreetDoctors was founded in 2008 in Liverpool by young people and for young people, with the aim of reducing violence. See how these values and aims are still embodied in our work.
  • Our impact
    StreetDoctors saves lives and empowers young people to keep their communities safe.
  • Staff team
    Meet the staff who work behind the scenes to enable our trainers to reach young people affected by violence all across the UK.
  • Trustees
    Meet the experts on our Trustee Board who support and guide our work.
  • Our funders
    We are extremely grateful to receive sponsorship and support from these organisations and foundations.
  • Our Research
    Research StreetDoctors has conducted or contributed to about how young people are affected by violence in the UK.
  • Awards
    Awards won by StreetDoctors for our unique and excellent training in violence prevention

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[StreetDoctors] has changed my mind, now I wouldn’t think about taking a knife out because I can hurt myself, giving yourself all these problems and the guilt of doing it to someone else.
Jamal, 16, after taking part in StreetDoctors training at a Youth Offending Service in Birmingham