Understanding and Responding to Harmful Behaviour in Young People (16-25)

Young people who use harmful or abusive behaviour in relationships need a different approach.

Half-day training for Plymouth professionals

Young people who use harmful or abusive behaviour in relationships need a different approach. This training will equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to recognise patterns of harm, have effective conversations, and respond confidently when working with this age group. Delivered by Ahimsa's Youth Service team, this session covers:

• What drives harmful behaviour in young people and how it differs from adult perpetration
• Recognising warning signs and patterns of abuse in teen and young adult relationships
• How to have challenging conversations that create accountability without shutting down engagement
• Developing emotional regulation skills - sitting with discomfort, being open to emotional vulnerability, grounding and breathing techniques
• Wrap-around support approaches that encourage engagement
• Ahimsa Youth Service: what we do, how we work, and when to refer
• Practical tools and approaches you can use in your role

The training is interactive, grounded in real practice, and designed for anyone who works in Plymouth with young people - youth workers, education staff, social workers, early help practitioners, housing officers, health professionals, parents, carers, and other frontline roles. This training is funded by Plymouth City Council

Duration: 3 hours (including breaks)
Format: In-person
Delivered by: Ahimsa Youth Service team

Upcoming dates:

• Wednesday 3 June 2026, 10:00am
• Wednesday 9 September 2026, 10:00am

Location: Ahimsa offices