Aberdeenshire - 'BETTER LIVES' and 'IMAGINE A MAN' Training

Training and networking day for practitioners focused on youth violence prevention and positive masculinity hosted by NKBL Join us at our 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 and in particular our Imagine a Man - positive masculinity project. Each participant will receive a copy of either our most recent Better Lives toolkit (worth £10) or Imagine a Man. 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 Details Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026 Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm Venue: Aberdeenshire Council HQ Lunch 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 [email protected] at your earliest convenience and we will ensure necessary arrangements are made. ------- About No Knives, Better Lives Since 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 taken Find out more about us on our website Sign up to our newsletter Follow us on Twitter @NKBLScotland and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-knives-better-lives/ -------