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Information sharing to tackle violence (ISTV)

Last quality assured: 22/07/2026

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This resource is aimed at nurses working at all levels of practice within Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) settings. It primarily applies to nurses working in England and Wales where the Information Sharing to Tackle Violence (ISTV) programme is in operation. While nurses across the UK play an essential role in violence prevention, ISTV is not formally implemented in Scotland or Northern Ireland, where different data sharing frameworks apply.

Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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K

Kendal

Andreason

Professional Lead for Acute and Emergency Care and Defence Nursing

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This resource is aimed at nurses working at all levels of practice within Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) settings. It primarily applies to nurses working in England and Wales where the Information Sharing to Tackle Violence (ISTV) programme is in operation. While nurses across the UK play an essential role in violence prevention, ISTV is not formally implemented in Scotland or Northern Ireland, where different data sharing frameworks apply.

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Resource last reviewed 22/07/2026

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Last reviewed: 22/07/2026

Last quality assured: 22/07/2026

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