@GAVEducation

Charity preventing youth violence & protecting YP from gang grooming & exploitation, through honest, positive & engaging age-appropriate classroom sessions.

 London
growingagainstviolence.org.uk
Joined May 2014
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#Uplifting #inspirational #Woolwich @WPolyBoys! 150+ Year 10 boys & dedicated staff, in our GAV workshops. We're 🗣️ positive relationships, consent, mutual respect & choices. These mature, intelligent, vocal young men are indeed the strong future adults of tomorrow👏🏿👏🏿
Students in a workshop session raising their hands taking part in debate

ALT Students in a workshop session raising their hands taking part in debate

four GAV facilitators

ALT four GAV facilitators

GAV facilitator in class

ALT GAV facilitator in class

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There is a really strong, positive, nurturing ethos embedded throughout the whole @WPolyBoys, with staff, teachers & trusted adults totally focused on the education, well-being & opportunities for the young men here. Making the difference. Every day. Never give up 💪
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Exodus off X! Did you know we're also on #instagram, like many of our schools & partners?! Follow GAV on instagram ➡️ GrowingAgainstViolence using QR code here or instagram.com/growingagainst… ! See you soon! 💪
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Fantastic day at Acland Burghley School #Camden, GAV meeting hundreds of Year 8s! We explored "Weapons, Choices and Consequences" - honest conversations in a safe space. Risk, harm, making positive decisions, trusted adult support. Amazing young people + teachers. Thank you! :)
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Another superb GAV day - this time at Fosters Primary Sch #Bexley with great Year 5s, 6s & staff! Talking positive friendships, making good choices, awareness of fake 'friends', predators, staying safe online, talking to Trusted Adults. Kids are never 'alone' or on their own!
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What a great day with ⭐️ teachers & children at Eglinton School #Woolwich #Greenwich last month! GAV Tim & Lloydie's sessions covered 🖥📱safety, who's a Real Friend (vs total fake liars in gangs), how to spot groomers, Trusted Adults & @childline. ThankU everyone taking part!💪
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Lots of energy with Latchmere Sch Year 6s #Kingston KT2! 🗣 social media, "age-appropriate", who's a REAL friend (not just some stranger online, no matter how "nice" they seem!). Also friends in Real Life, positive choices, Trusted Adults & signposting. GAV Graham & Mandy say 😁!
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Amazing day at #Edgware Primary School #Barnet HA8 with GAV Mandy! Fab Year 6s learning how evil gangs groom kids, fake bait "best friends" lies - but just exploiting all the way. Trusted adults, reassurance & positive prep for summer hols & new Year 7! #Proud of them all🫡
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Powerful day with GAV Graham & Guy at Pelham Primary Sch Year 5 Year 6 #Merton! Talking online safety, gaming, looking after eachother. Also who's a true friend in Real Life - NOT the fakes & predators in gangs, who groom kids. Top classes, trusted adults & futures in SW19!💪
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GAV's Steve, Huey & Tim out end of term with #Newham Year 10 @royaldocksacad classes! Talking "Weapons & Consequences": listening to young people + fact vs fiction/myth. Trusted adults vs FAKE "best friend" liars in gangs. Building Safe Spaces empowering kids - #ItsWhatWeDo 💪🏾
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Fantastic @StAngelas_Sch #Year7 students in #ForestGate! GAV Lloydie, Guy & Steve presenting to confident, enquiring & questioning young women, talking about real life issues, their concerns, hopes & sign-posting adults. No YP is ever truly "alone" or on their own. #Talking
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Not just "in the classroom"! Growing Against Violence (GAV) charity also supports patenrs, families, teachers, staff & professionals, through their schools. Here's GAV Steve, leading empowering GAV session for adults @southriseschool #Greenwich!
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Drawn to perfection🖍! What an incredible event at #Bexley Community Safety Knife Crime Conference! GAV joined other guest spks meeting students from Bexley Schs - this was inspiring, uplifting, empowering day. Communities together to raise up & protect young people in Bexley! 💪
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Sunny start to a great day here @HabsCrayford Primary #Bexley! GAV Lloydie had a fab time meeting Yr5 Yr6 classes & sharing ideas about social media, age-appropriate gaming & apps, parents & families, how predators work & staying safe. Kids empowered, informed, alert & aware!
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❄️morning outside @MillenniumSE10 #Greenwich but lots of warm energy, discussion & young voices inside🔥! GAV Graham & Simon empowered Yr5 Yr6 classes, talking online safety, how to spot grooming & predators, always 🗣 Trusted adults & make positive life choices. #ItsWhatWeDo! 👊
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What a day at @HenwickPrimary #Greenwich💪! GAV Steve & Tim with all Yr5s & 6s - how to avoid gangs🗡 who only groom & hurt kids, the FAKE "best friends" who always LIE⛔️. And staying safe online💻, Trusted adults❤️, 🗣tell someone! Never stay silent or feel afraid ➡️☎️ 08001111
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Drawn to perfection🖍! What an incredible event at #Bexley Community Safety Knife Crime Conference! GAV joined other guest spks meeting students from Bexley Schs - this was inspiring, uplifting, empowering day. Communities together to raise up & protect young people in Bexley! 💪
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Out in #Ewell at Riverview CofE Sch, GAV Graham met brilliant teachers & Yrs 5 6 classes! Positive, engaging, sign-posting trusted adults. How to spot FAKE "friends"😳 & predators🤬, get help & support💪. It's what we do here in #Surrey!
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GAV Elaine & Amanda in #Bexley + fab Year 5 & 6 classes! 🗣 staying safe online, age-appropriate social media use, trusted adults. Honest, safe workshops on how evil gangs groom & hurt kids. "You can always talk to trusted adults & are never truly 'alone'". Great school family❤️!
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Dulverton Primary School
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