Talking to children and young people about the consequences of violence

Emerging Minds Families

May 18 2025 | 00:30:12

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Show Notes

In this episode host Alicia Ranford talks with Neil Davis from the Sammy D Foundation. Neil and his wife Nat Cook started the foundation after their teenage son Sam fell victim to a one punch attack. Neil shares their story and how the Sammy D Foundation works tirelessly to build confidence in children to speak up for themselves and each other, with the message that using violence can have consequences which can’t be undone.

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