Dear Friend of Synergy Network,
Welcome to the November 2026 edition of the Synergy Network Newsletter.
In this edition, we highlight the work of Mothers on the Streets and their response to violence affecting young people through prayer initiatives. You will also find updates on recent activities of different stakeholders.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
Kind regards,
Synergy Network Vice Chair
Dr Richard Reddie
Synergy Network in Action
15 September 2026
The Synergy Network participated in the conference, Restorative Justice – The Evidence: A Pilot for the Youth Justice System of England & Wales. The event explored the impact and effectiveness of restorative justice approaches within the youth justice system. For more information about restorative justice, please click on the link below.
Restorative Justice – RJ4ALL
13 October 2026
Joshua Dogbey Synergy Network Lead, attended the London Movement for Recovery Summit. This year’s summit focused on three key themes: tackling poverty and creating opportunities, supporting children, young people and families, and building resilient communities. For more information about the summit please click on the link below.
Movement for Recovery London|Bringing churches, charities & civic leaders together
28 October 2026
The London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is currently undertaking a study examining the contribution of faith-based organisations and churches in addressing youth violence across London. The Synergy Network Vice Chair, Dr. Richard Reddie and the Network Lead, Joshua Dogbey, met with the lead researcher to discuss the network’s activities and contribution to this work. The findings will be shared with the wider network once the study is completed.
News from the Government
New Survivor Panel Established to Shape Government Policy
The British Government has announced a £1 million investment to establish a new panel of adult survivors of child sexual abuse and exploitation. The panel will provide survivors with a direct voice in shaping government policies and decisions that affect them. It will be operated by the Independent Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, ensuring that survivors’ experiences and perspectives help inform future support and safeguarding measures.
Click on the link below to read more.
New panel to give child sexual abuse and exploitation survivors a voice – GOV.UK
New Anti-Social Behaviour Law Now in Force in England and Wales
A new anti-social behaviour law for England and Wales allows the police, local authorities, transport operators, and social housing landlords to apply for Respect Orders against adults involved in anti-social behaviour. These orders can ban individuals from certain places, such as town centres and public transport.
Courts may impose sanctions including community service, curfews, fines, or prison sentences of up to two years. Offenders may also be required to attend anger management programmes or receive drug and alcohol treatment. Details of Respect Orders will be recorded on the Police National Computer.
The new law replaces civil injunctions for adult offenders and applies to conduct that causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm, or distress to others.
For further information, please see the links below.
Respect orders launch: targeting antisocial behaviour – GOV.UK
Crime and Policing Act 2026
News Feature for this edition: Mothers on the Streets
Mothers on the Streets
Mothers on the Streets is a Christian women’s prophetic prayer movement that seeks to address knife crime and gang violence through prayer walks across London’s streets and at school gates in all 33 London boroughs. The movement also provides mentoring, prayer support, and encouragement to mothers, young people, and families.
On 26 November 2026, the Synergy Network Lead, Joshua Dogbey met with the Founder of Mothers on the Streets, Pastor Sarah Bola Oyedele to discuss their shared commitment to supporting families and strengthening communities through prayer, outreach, and practical support.
For more information about the work of Mothers on the Streets, please visit their website or contact the organisation via the email address provided below.
Website: Home – Mothers on the Streets
Email: mothersonthestreet@gmail.com
Upcoming activities
02 November 2026: The Society for Ecumenical Studies in partnership with Glenmary Home Missioners is hosting a webinar to discuss the ecumenical role and influence of the various inter-Church networks and communities established in recent years. New Christian Communities – new light: ways ahead in Christian Unity? – CTBI
03 November 2026: The Church of England Southwark Diocese are organising an online training on “Understanding Youth Violence)” For more information kindly click on this link Understanding Youth Violence – The Diocese of Southwark
Featuring your work
We are a growing coalition of churches, para-church groups, Christian agencies and organisations working together to end Violence Affecting Young People (VAYP) in Britain and Ireland. We believe that we can work together in unity to eradicate this scourge. If you would like to have your work featured on our website and in the newsletter, or if you have a story or testimony to tell about violence affecting young people or lives that have been completely changed for the better, please do get in contact with our Network Lead via the email below.
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Synergy Network Lead
Joshua Dogbey is the Synergy Network Lead. Joshua works with Board members to achieve the Networks’ aims of ending Violence Affecting Young People in Britain and Ireland. Please get in touch with Joshua if you would like to find out how the Synergy Network can support you and your organisation.
Thank you for working alongside us as we tackle violence against young people.
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