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A New Journal Article published in the Journal of Youth Justice: by Dr Megan Ryan (UL) and Dr Colm Walsh (QUB) has demonstrated a rise in female-related violence. Associations between mental health and violence are well established, but the gender-specific impact remains under-evaluated. We explored how gender and well-being interact to affect likelihood of violence in a Northern Irish youth sample. Findings showed a moderating effect of gender. It also showed that the relationship between these factors is complex and requires further work into the mechanisms underlying this. It highlights the need for suitable measurement tools as well as further work examining the impact of gender-specific intervention programmes aimed at reducing youth violence.