Why LMK exists
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Why is LMK Needed?
Everyone dreams of a happy and healthy life. The Harvard Study of Adult Development shows that the single most important aspect of a happy life is the quality of the relationships you have.[1]
In LMK’s poll of 2000 young people aged 16-25 years, taken in January 2024, we found that 60% of young people didn’t know the signs of a healthy or unhealthy relationship.[2]
How can this impact day-to-day life?
49% of young people who had been in a romantic relationship in the past year said they had experienced controlling or violent behaviours[3]
One in three (31%) children in relationships have experienced some form of physical or sexual violence[3]
20% of children in relationships report being pressured or forced into sexual activities they did not consent to[3]
27% of young people said they were afraid to disagree with their partner[3]
LMK’s mission is to provide young people with the knowledge and skills to thrive in their relationships, through our innovative 10 Signs programme. We also offer a CPD programme for professionals working with young people and a Workplace Relationships programme.
SOURCES
[1] Harvard Study of Adult Development – established 1938, still ongoing, approx 1300 participants
[2] OnePoll Survey of 2000 young people aged 16-24yrs, Jan 2024
[3] Children, Violence and Vulnerability Report 2024, Youth Endowment Fund, 2024