# Event Details - **Event Name**: NKBL & SVRU| Regional Practitioner Day - Aberdeen/shire & Region - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Training and networking day for practitioners focused on youth violence prevention hosted by NKBL with guests from Police Scotland/SVRU .About this EventWe are back on the road this year to talk with practitioners in different areas across Scotland! This year we will be joined by partners from the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit and Police Scotland.Join us at our Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire in-person training for practitioners to enhance your knowledge and develop practical skills for working with young people to ensure they grow up safely and reach their full potential.The No Knives, Better Lives team will introduce you to current projects and resources.Each participant will receive a copy of our most recent Better Lives toolkit (worth £10)There will also be support to explore the specific challenges you face in your community.There will be plenty of opportunities for exchanging ideas, violence prevention tips and to share learning.-------Event DetailsDate: Tuesday 26th May 2026Time: 9:30am - 3:30pmVenue: Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GELunch and refreshments will be provided. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking.Tickets are FREE of charge. However, if you cannot make the event, you must tell us at least 48 hours before the event starts. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the event will be subject to £25 cancellation fee.-------We are committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us at nkbl@youthlink.scot at your earliest convenience and we will ensure necessary arrangements are made.-------About No Knives, Better LivesSince 2009, NKBL has been a leading prevention, early intervention and education program run by YouthLink Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government. We work in partnership with young people and practitioners to understand and address the drivers of youth violence.Our vision is to create a safer Scotland, where children and young people feel loved, safe and respected, enabling them to realise their full potential. We want everyone to live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe. We want everyone’s human rights to be respected, protected and fulfilled, allowing a life free from discrimination.Our aim is to inspire youth workers and practitioners working with young people to empower those who may be at risk of youth violence to choose a better path. We do this through:• A youth work, youth-led and public health approach• Developing programmes that support practitioners to discuss and educate young people on offensive weapons and youth violence, empowering them to make more positive, informed choices• Deliver training to created and upskill pro-social practitioners• Advocating for a rights-based and trauma-informed approach to be takenFind out more about us on our websiteSign up to our newsletterFollow us on Twitter @NKBLScotland and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-knives-better-lives/-------About Scottish Violence Reduction UnitPart of Police Scotland and directly funded by the Scottish Government with an annual budget of around £1million, the SVRU works to identify innovative, evidence-based solutions to violence. Our team is made up of police officers, civilian police staff and people who are experts by experience. We work closely with colleagues and partners across health, education, social work, housing and many other fields.We use a public health approach to violence reduction. This means we:use data to analyse violencelook to understand the causestest and evaluate what works and for whoSeek to scale up effective programmes through appropriate partnersFind out more about us on our websiteFollow us on Twitter @vruscotland - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/nkbl-and-svru|-regional-practitioner-day-aberdeen-shire-and-region/100001985435044665 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Aberdeen - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Woodhill House - **lat**: 57.1524598 - **long**: -2.1307675 - **full address**: Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NKBL & SVRU| Regional Practitioner Day - Aberdeen/shire & Region - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9dbb0bd6841b54e807d90d80e71bfb9070bf9ae4f0d9ac164557a528dfff8aad-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1773986531 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NKBL & SVRU| Regional Practitioner Day - Aberdeen/shire & Region being held? - **A:** NKBL & SVRU| Regional Practitioner Day - Aberdeen/shire & Region takes place on Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing NKBL & SVRU| Regional Practitioner Day - Aberdeen/shire & Region? - **A:** NKBL & SVRU| Regional Practitioner Day - Aberdeen/shire & Region is organized by NKBL National Delivery Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NKBL & SVRU| Regional Practitioner Day - Aberdeen/shire & Region is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aberdeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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