When classes are being delivered in a sensitive and informed way on issues of domestic abuse it creates a climate within which young people feel more able to be open about their experiences. Research has shown that when young people are able to speak about how they feel on this issue it is beneficial to their emotional well-being.

Some key findings of the evaluation were as follows.

• Approximately 80 per cent of young people who completed feedback evaluations reported they had increased knowledge about domestic abuse, the types of domestic abuse and healthy/unhealthy relationships.
• The majority of young people completing evaluations found the sessions ‘interesting’ or ‘very interesting’.
• The method of delivery was rated by most young people as ‘good’ or ‘excellent’.
• The teachers present at sessions were very positive about the impact of the project.
• Senior staff stated the need for the project to become permanent in order to achieve its aims.
• Discussions with young people highlighted the impact the project had had on attitudes of young people.