The charity Eighteen And Under today launches their new violence prevention website – www.violenceispreventable.org.uk.

The site, funded by The Nationwide Foundation, aims to bring together all of the resources available under the multi award winning Violence is Preventable (VIP) programme for young people, senior citizens and other vulnerable adults.

It includes full details of all VIP resources including packs, books, games, workbooks and activities as well as useful information and statistics, up to date news and contact details.

Aileen Hunter, PR Manager at Eighteen And Under said, ‘We’re excited about the launch because this site will enable parents, teachers, agencies, the media and other interest groups to find out what we do and how we can help get personal safety and violence prevention messages out there in communities across the UK. The site will build over the next few months into an invaluable reference centre for personal safety and violence prevention. We have a proven track record of success and our resources are adaptable and easy to pick up and use. I’d urge anyone who’s involved with children or vulnerable adults to take a look at the site.’

Eighteen And Under is extremely indebted to The Nationwide Foundation for their support and to web designers Cyber Solutions for all their help and expertise.

Lisa Parker, Chief Executive of The Nationwide Foundation said “we are delighted to be able to support Eighteen And Under in developing its innovative work over the next three years. The website will be a great benefit to share the excellent work and knowledge of Eighteen And Under with others across the UK to raise awareness and help those affected by violence”.

Notes for editors

Eighteen And Under is a registered charity (no sco 26688) which offers free and confidential information and support to young people aged 18 and under who have experienced and kind of abuse. This can range from bullying to domestic violence and sexual abuse. Through the VIP programme, they also run personal and abuse prevention sessions for young people of all ages, senior citizens and other vulnerable adults.

Eighteen And Under is a participant in the World Health Organisation’s Global Violence prevention Alliance.

Further information can be found at www.violenceispreventable.org.uk or by calling Aileen Hunter on 01382 206222.

The Nationwide Foundation is a registered charity (no.1065552) which makes donations to registered charities and is funded principally by contributions from the Nationwide Building Society. It is a separate legal entity from the Building Society and is run by an independent board of trustees.

The Nationwide Foundation supports Eighteen and Under as part of it’s Investor Programme which supports six charities working in the area of domestic violence.
For more information on the Foundation please contact
Leigh Pearce, Grants Officer: 01793 657180;
www.nationwidefoundation.org.uk
leigh.pearce@nationwidefoundation.org.uk