Helping Young People Navigate Healthy Relationships

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is part of a new multi-agency project seeking input from parents, carers, grandparents, and guardians to help shape resources that support conversations about healthy relationships with teenagers.

“Prevention is key to tackling male violence against women and girls. By empowering parents, carers and families with the knowledge and confidence to have these crucial conversations, we can help young people recognise unhealthy relationship patterns early and seek support when needed. This collaborative approach represents exactly the kind of upstream intervention that can make a real difference in protecting our young people.” Clare Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset

The first stage of the project is a survey to find out what support parents and carers need to feel confident talking to their teens about healthy relationships.

Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/n2UgbZjyBU

The survey is open to anyone in Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucester caring for young people aged 12 and above, including parents, carers, grandparents, guardians, and other family members. Responses are anonymous and will help inform campaign messaging, tested with focus groups before the wider launch.

The survey is part of a collaboration involving BNSSG ICB, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council, Next Link, Mankind, and the OPCC. It aims to understand the challenges caring adults face when talking to teenagers about relationships, what support they need, and how best to provide resources.