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SUMMARY:Progress Through Prevention - Building on what works in tackling violence
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor of London set up London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)\, the first in England and Wales\, in 2019. It has pioneered a public health approach to tackling violence\, rooted in prevention and early intervention. \nCentral to this has been partnership with young people\, the voluntary sector\, health\, education\, local authorities and the police. In seven years\, it has delivered interventions and diversionary activities for more than half a million young people across the capital. Homicides of young people were three times higher when the VRU was set up than they are today\, and hospital admissions of under-25s for knife assault have almost halved in those seven years. \nThe Progress through Prevention conference on 23rd June 2026\, organised by Children & Young People Now in partnership with the London’s VRU\, is aimed at professionals across the UK. It will demonstrate how the capital is delivering violence prevention and give practical tips and advice on what approaches work best in supporting young people. \nThere will be contributions from senior leaders in violence prevention\, input from young people and practitioners with lived experience\, and discussion on how to overcome some of the practical challenges of delivering services in this space. \nMore information and Registration\nPlease see the Progress through Prevention conference website.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/progress-through-prevention-building-on-what-works-in-tackling-violence/
LOCATION:Cavendish Conference Centre\, 22 Duchess Mews\, London\, W1G 9DT\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Children & Young People Now":MAILTO:EMconferences@markallengroup.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
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SUMMARY:Knife Crime Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Knife Crime Awareness Week is a nationwide campaign by the Ben Kinsella Trust and National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) shining a light on the people and organisations making a real difference in preventing knife crime across the UK. \nDuring the week\, the Ben Kinsella Trust leads and coordinates activities that focus on education\, early intervention and empowerment\, drawing on frontline experience and evidence‑based practice to drive meaningful change\, including free national training sessions for professionals\, youth workers\, practitioners and parents and carers. \nYou can also sign up to a pledge committing to promoting safety\, raising awareness\, and taking positive action to help prevent knife crime\, support victims and protect young people. \nPlease see the Knife Crime Awareness Week website.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/knife-crime-awareness-week/
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ben Kinsella Trust":MAILTO:info@benkinsella.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260324T183508Z
CREATED:20260324T183508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T183508Z
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SUMMARY:Standing Together Weekend 2026 - “One Pledge\, One Change”
DESCRIPTION:Standing Together is an annual gathering dedicated to exploring practical\, united responses to serious youth violence. \nYou are invited to join us to pray and discuss practical responses to the challenges facing young people. This event offers an opportunity to demonstrate our collective commitment to supporting those affected by youth violence\, and to strengthen our shared resolve to make a positive difference in our communities. \nDay 1\nDate: 18 April 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nVenue: St Mark’s Church\, Kennington\, SE11 4PW\nRegistration: Please register via Eventbrite. \nDay 2 – Promotion & Local Engagement\nDate: 19 April 2026 \nOn this day\, we encourage everyone to promote the Standing Together initiative within their congregations and networks. \nWe invite you to consider one action you can commit to that will contribute to reducing violence affecting young people. \nSermon and Prayers\nSynergy Network prayers (Docx) \n  \n  \n  \n  \nStanding Together sermon (Docx)
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/standing-together-weekend-2026-one-pledge-one-change/
LOCATION:Saint Mark’s Church\,\, Kennington(A202)\, London\, SE11 4PW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20251209T144209Z
CREATED:20251110T100439Z
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SUMMARY:‘Standing Together’ – from ‘Trench Town to Brixton’ webinar
DESCRIPTION:Faith in Action: Learning from Youth Work in Jamaica and Britain. \nJoin the Synergy Network for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with colleagues from Kingston\, Jamaica\, as they share their work with young people facing challenging circumstances. \nThe webinar will explore how communities of faith can respond to violence affecting young people\, drawing out lessons of hope\, resilience\, and shared purpose. This webinar offers a valuable opportunity to compare experiences in Jamaica and Britain and consider how we can all contribute to positive change. \nDate and time\n13 November 2025: 19:00 – 20:30 via Zoom. \nRegistration\nPlease register via Eventbrite. \nInformation flyer\nPlease download the information flyer about the Standing Together events. \nFurther information\nPlease email.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/standing-together-from-trench-town-to-brixton-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T151500
DTSTAMP:20250730T095628Z
CREATED:20250730T095628Z
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SUMMARY:Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls  Digital Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Government plans to publish a new VAWG strategy this summer. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a growing issue\, impacting at least 1 in 12 women every year with devastating impacts on survivors\, affecting them physically\, mentally\, socially\, and financially. \nJoin Westminster Insight’s timely Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Conference to understand the latest policy updates\, including the upcoming VAWG Strategy. The conference will address both the causes and consequences of VAWG\, with a focus on prevention\, early intervention\, and providing better support for victims. \nBringing together partners from across policing\, education\, health\, justice\, local government\, housing\, and the voluntary sector\, this national conference will examine how to achieve meaningful\, long-lasting change through a cross-sectoral approach. \nRachel Gilmour MP will share recent recommendations from the Public Accounts Committee\, including steps to improve accountability\, collaboration\, and set measurable outcomes for VAWG. \nYou will hear from the recently created National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection on improving the police response nationally. \nProgress is happening to build on what works and scale up local interventions. We will hear from Jo Coles\, Deputy Mayor for Policing Fire and Crime\, North Yorkshire Combined Authority and Clare Moody\, PCC for Avon and Somerset\, and specialised support services including Suzy Lamplugh Trust\, Drive Partnership and Rape Crisis about successful local initiatives. \nUnder the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024\, the duty will require local policing bodies\, local authorities and ICBs to collaborate in the commissioning of community support services for victims.  It will review new statutory guidance and funding for ISVAs and IDVAs. \nWith the most common age for survivors and perpetrators of sexual violence between 11–20 years old\, it will focus on preventative measures and the crucial role of education in addressing abuse in young people and teenage relationships. What action can be taken to change behaviour and prevent boys and young people from committing these crimes in the first instance? \nFrom the NPCC and IOPC\, you will hear about the progress made through new enforcement tools\, including Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs)\, Raneem’s Law\, and learnings from Operation Soteria Bluestone. Hear about the proposals in the Crime and Policing Bill to create new offences for spiking\, criminalise the taking of intimate images\, and new tools to tackle stalking. \nDon’t miss this timely opportunity to hear the latest updates on the new VAWG strategy expected this summer. Join policymakers\, frontline practitioners\, and strategic partners to share insights and ideas on what really works to prevent violence against women and girls and improve outcomes for survivors.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-digital-conference/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Westminster Insight":MAILTO:info@westminsterinsight.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20250303T153325Z
CREATED:20250303T153325Z
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SUMMARY:Ascension Trust National gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:Theme\nHealing Hands\, Healing Heads\, Healing Hearts. \nAim\nTo encourage us as a network to think about healing for ourselves and the healing we are called to provide. \nSpeakers\n\nDr Girma Bishaw\, Co-director\, The London Project\nRev Dr Jacky McLeod\, Senior minister\, LWCF\nPatrick Regan OBE\, Director\, Brighter days\n\nWorship\nLed by Nigel Ipinson-Fleming\, UKChurches \nInformation flyer\n Ascension Trust National Gathering 2025 (PDF) \n 
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/ascension-trust-national-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club\, Daventry Road\, Daventry\, NN11 6JT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ascension Trust":MAILTO:info@ascensiontrust.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20250718T143954Z
CREATED:20250626T154031Z
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SUMMARY:Standing Together Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Standing Together Saturday – 19 July 2025\nCome along and mark the start of our “Standing Together Against Youth Violence” weekend with a day of prayer and activities. \nSt Mark’s Church\, Kennington\, 10.30am – 5.30pm. \nRegistration\nPlease register to attend via Eventbrite. \n \nInformation flyer\nPlease download and share the information flyer: \nSynergy Standing Together Saturday Poster (PDF) \nStanding Together Sunday – 20 July 2025\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nStanding Together Sunday is a day for all churches\, parachurch organisations and others in Britain and Ireland to share one Sunday where they pray for our young people and take action to address “Violence Affecting Young People” (VAYP). SN provides online resources in support of “Standing Together against serious young violence” Sunday. \nFor 2025\, SN is inviting churches\, Christian organisations\, and all others to come together in unity\, to bring our collaborative efforts towards reducing and bringing an end to VAYP. For 2025\, we plan to increase the profile and impact of the Standing Together Weekend by reaching out to as many faith groups as possible. Standing Together events will take place on the weekend of the 19/20th July 2025. Please place this date in your diary! \nResources\nStanding Together Weekend resources (Docx) \n 
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/standing-together-weekend-2025/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T230000
DTSTAMP:20240906T110015Z
CREATED:20240906T104539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T110015Z
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SUMMARY:Brixton Baptist Church Fund Raising Concert
DESCRIPTION:With: \n\nChantelle Gordon (host)\nMinister Joshua Kesler (host)\nPastor Paul McKnight\nSister Angie\nPsalmist Jason Nicholson Porter\nDJ Brotha Charles\nMinister Moveta Douglas\nMinister Marvin Fishley\nPsalmist Patrice Campbell\nDarren Evans-Henry\n\nDoors open 6pm\, showtime 7-11pm. \nRefreshments on sale. \nFree parking available. \nDJ on the night Brotha Charles. \nBring your fog horns\, flags and whistles. \nTickets\n\nEarly bird (until September) £15\nAt the door £20\nAges 14-18 £8\nAge 13 and below FREE\n\nFor tickets call 07930746852. \n 
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/brixton-baptist-church-fund-raising-concert/
LOCATION:Brixton Baptist Church (Kenyon)\, 80 Solon Road\, London\, SW2 5UY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20240704T140143Z
CREATED:20240704T140143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T140143Z
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SUMMARY:Standing Together Sunday 2024
DESCRIPTION:On Standing Together Sunday\, 14 July 2024\, we invite people to pray for our young people and for the reduction of serious youth violence. \nReverend Les Isaac discusses the issue of knife crime in an article with Christian Today. \nResources\nVideos of sermons\nPlease use the following videos as sermons or create your own. \n \nYouTube sermon: Bola Ojo \n  \n  \n  \n \nYouTube sermon: Revd Stephen Coulson \n  \n  \n  \n \nYouTube sermon: Revd Les Isaac \n  \nPrayers\nWe suggest using the following prayers from our resources section: \n\nPrayers of Action\nPrayers of Lament\nPrayer for Life\n\n  \n 
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/standing-together-sunday-2024/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T190000
DTSTAMP:20240517T092335Z
CREATED:20240517T091840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T092335Z
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SUMMARY:‘Trauma’ and its impact on young people
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for young people to explore issues around street violence\nKnife crime is on the increase once more! \nPlease bring your young people to find out how they can obtain the necessary support to deal with the trauma of serious youth violence. This is also an opportunity for them to share their experiences and concerns about street violence. \n* Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent\, guardian or youth leader. \nTogether\, we want to find solutions to end serious youth violence. \n(free food available) \nRegistration\nPlease register to attend
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/trauma-and-its-impact-on-young-people/
LOCATION:London City Mission\, 175 Tower Bridge\, SE1 2AH
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ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240515T204500
DTSTAMP:20240423T154755Z
CREATED:20240423T154755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T154755Z
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SUMMARY:CTSL's Big Gathering for Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Churches Together in South London (CTSL) is inviting you to join it during Mental Health Week 2024 to discuss how churches are working together in this area and ways to further resource this great need in our communities\, especially with and for young people. \nYou will hear from: \n\nCorin Pilling\, UK Director of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries\, who will consider the mental health landscape post-pandemic and explain the Sanctuary Course and plans for the Youth Series.\nRuth Carpenter\, Founder and Co-Director of Psalms & Stretches\, who will explore the role of movement in mental and spiritual wellbeing.\nYou! Break-out groups will be created by borough to consider the key mental health priorities for churches in South London\, and to inform the design of Trail\, Sanctuary’s new course for young people.\n\nThe CTSL Big Gatherings are focused on a theme in response to the needs of church communities in South London and what you’re doing together – or wish to do more of together. \nPlease bring your questions and ideas and listen to others\, as everyone works together as the body of Christ in South London. \nThe evening will begin with an informal buffet from 6pm for those who are able to arrive early.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/ctsls-big-gathering-for-mental-health/
LOCATION:The Diocese of Southwark\, 4 Chapel Court\, Borough High Street\, London\, SE1 1HW
ORGANIZER;CN="Churches Together in South London":MAILTO:claire@ctslondon.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T210000
DTSTAMP:20240415T165517Z
CREATED:20240415T165006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T165517Z
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SUMMARY:Power to Change Online Premiere
DESCRIPTION: \nPower to Change tells the stories of five people: EJ a young man drawn into gang culture from an early age; Lorraine a grieving mother who lost her son to knife-crime as he saved another boy; Gerald\, founder of Impact Brixton\, who learned to navigate one of London’s most dangerous areas after emigrating from Ghana as a child; Errol a repeat offender with 74 previous convictions; and Nate a former gang-member who was brutally stabbed by a childhood friend. The stories are woven together by Kaysen\, a teacher\, who passionately believes in supporting young people. \nAdding a unique perspective to this mix we hear from author and peace-educator Prem Rawat whose work in prisons in the UK and around the world has had a remarkable impact. \nPower to change was crowdfunded by the community and came together with the support and collaboration of many people. \nYouTube Premiere\nOn the 1st May 2024\, 8pm\, Celebrate Life will be launching the documentary in full on YouTube. For the premiere\, Celebrate Life will be answering comments live\, but you can also watch anytime thereafter.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/power-to-change-online-premiere/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240418T213000
DTSTAMP:20240410T101127Z
CREATED:20240408T161216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T101127Z
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SUMMARY:Experience Operation Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE – THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 7 MARCH 2024 TO 18 APRIL 2024\, DUE TO ILLNESS OF KEY CONTRIBUTORS. \nOperation Forgiveness is an early intervention knife crime initiative that equips young people with the power of forgiveness. It’s delivered by local churches to local schools. \nOn 18 April 2024\, London City Mission would love for you to join them to experience Operation Forgiveness for yourself\, and find out how you and your church can get involved. \nYou’ll hear the story of Zac who\, at 15\, was stabbed to death outside his school by a group of boys he didn’t know. You’ll also hear from Zac’s mother Sarah and sister Tayo about their journey to forgiveness\, and how they’ve been sharing it with schoolchildren across London. \nIt will be a chance to meet the Operation Forgiveness team and talk about the practical steps you and your church can take to address knife crime in your local community. \nIt promises to be a powerful night. \n 
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/experience-operation-forgiveness/
LOCATION:London City Mission\, 175 Tower Bridge\, SE1 2AH
ORGANIZER;CN="London City Mission":MAILTO:enquiries@lcm.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T203000
DTSTAMP:20240312T163717Z
CREATED:20240312T163717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T163717Z
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SUMMARY:Parent & Carers Knife Crime Awareness workshop
DESCRIPTION:Parenting children and young adults is hard\, sometimes it can be scary and overwhelming with news stories and social media influencing how safe we feel our children are and the risks they may face in today’s climate. \nJoin this FREE workshop online\, from The Ben Kinsella Trust\, to learn more about topics such as the influence of social media\, the signs and stages of exploitation\, and how we can prevent young people being affected by knife crime as parents\, carers and as a community. \nDuring the workshop you will develop understanding around the following topics: \n\nYoung people’s brain development\, behaviour and responses to stress\nThe importance of healthy\, safe attachment for young people\nThe stages\, signs and risk factors of exploitation\nGangs – what they are\, how they operate\, and why?\nExternal influences – language\, social media\, gang-related music\nBuilding resilience within the family and community\nFurther support available for families\n\nRegistration\nPlease register to attend.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/parent-carers-knife-crime-awareness-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ben Kinsella Trust":MAILTO:info@benkinsella.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240325T113000
DTSTAMP:20240312T163439Z
CREATED:20240312T163439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T163439Z
UID:2857-1711360800-1711366200@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Parent & Carers Knife Crime Awareness workshop
DESCRIPTION:Parenting children and young adults is hard\, sometimes it can be scary and overwhelming with news stories and social media influencing how safe we feel our children are and the risks they may face in today’s climate. \nJoin this FREE workshop online\, from The Ben Kinsella Trust\, to learn more about topics such as the influence of social media\, the signs and stages of exploitation\, and how we can prevent young people being affected by knife crime as parents\, carers and as a community. \nDuring the workshop you will develop understanding around the following topics: \n\nYoung people’s brain development\, behaviour and responses to stress\nThe importance of healthy\, safe attachment for young people\nThe stages\, signs and risk factors of exploitation\nGangs – what they are\, how they operate\, and why?\nExternal influences – language\, social media\, gang-related music\nBuilding resilience within the family and community\nFurther support available for families\n\nRegistration\nPlease register to attend.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/parent-carers-knife-crime-awareness-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ben Kinsella Trust":MAILTO:info@benkinsella.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T140000
DTSTAMP:20240304T174703Z
CREATED:20240304T160001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T174703Z
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SUMMARY:Dealing with trauma! The devastating impact of knife crime on communities
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Synergy Network as we hear from families and individuals who have been impacted by knife crime. Find out what is being done to help those who have been affected by this appalling crisis\, as well as the work being carried out to tackle knife crime. \nThis gathering will be an opportunity to hear from the Government civil servant and statutory bodies about the work carried out nationally to address this issue. \nGet involved\nWe are encouraging youth work practitioners\, church leaders\, community workers and anyone with an interest in keeping our young people safe to attend this gathering. The meeting will be followed by a light lunch (1-2pm) and an opportunity to network. \nVenue\nMontgomery Hall\,\n58 Kennington Oval\,\nLondon SE11 5SW \n(2 minutes walk left out of Oval tube\, just past the new Travelodge). \nRegistration\nPlease register via Eventbrite. \nFlyer\nPlease download and share the flyer: \nSynergy Network Meeting 19.03.24 (PDF)
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/dealing-with-trauma-the-devastating-impact-of-knife-crime-on-communities/
LOCATION:Montgomery Hall\, 58 Kennington Oval\,\, London\,\, SE11 5SW
ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240314T180000
DTSTAMP:20240229T132917Z
CREATED:20240229T132917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T132917Z
UID:2797-1710435600-1710439200@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Preventing knife crime in schools
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the important safeguarding topic of serious youth violence\, knife crime\, and the important supportive role that schools\, and education professionals have in preventing young people being criminally exploited. \nA few topics the course covers\n\nThe drivers of knife crime and serious youth violence\, a local perspective\nThe link between complex developmental trauma and peer orientation\nThe stages of criminal exploitation\nContextual safeguarding in educational settings\n\nWho is this for?\nThis 1-hour online training session is intended for teachers\, youth workers\, pastoral staff\, safeguarding leads\, volunteers\, governors in Primary\, Secondary\, Post-16\, AP\, SEN and other Youth settings.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/preventing-knife-crime-in-schools/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ben Kinsella Trust":MAILTO:info@benkinsella.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240229T131500
DTSTAMP:20240119T164500Z
CREATED:20240119T164500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T164500Z
UID:2786-1709197200-1709212500@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tackling Serious Violence Digital Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Serious Violence Duty came into force earlier last year and £130 million has made available by the Home Office during 2022/2023 to tackle serious violence including homicide and knife crime. \nJoin Westminster Insight’s Tackling Serious Violence Conference bringing together agencies\, policymakers\, and practitioners to share best practice on information sharing\, safeguarding and interventions that can reduce serious crime. \nLearn how to collaborate\, design\, and implement public health strategies to prevent and reduce serious violence. Understand how to produce an evidence based Strategic Needs Assessment (SNA) including how to access data from across a wide range of partners\, identify current and long-term issues in relation to serious violence and understand emerging trends. \nWhat are the common causes of serious violence? Understanding how to deliver evidence-informed responses and effective solutions to serious crime that address the main drivers of violence. \nThe conference will discuss different regional problems for serious violence and how to embed an effective local approach that aim to target issues such as homicide\, knife crime and rape. As the National Homicide Prevention Strategy is implemented\, discover how police forces can understand crime better\, develop interventions and identify where partnerships support is needed. \nSpotlighting key areas and types of serious violence\, don’t miss this opportunity to share ideas on how to build stronger and more resilient communities. \nGain insight from a successful VRU who have effectively collaborated with different sectors\, harnessed the role of education and are working towards preventing serious violence. Understand how new technology can be utilised to spot trends in crime and improve responses when dealing with serious violence. \nHighlighting the importance of contextual safeguarding\, supporting people living with trauma and tackling the complex causes of serious violence\, join the conference to network with colleagues and peers across health\, local authorities\, education\, policing\, and youth services to understand how we can collectively reduce and prevent violence.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/tackling-serious-violence-digital-conference/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Westminster Insight":MAILTO:info@westminsterinsight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231208T183000
DTSTAMP:20231113T110658Z
CREATED:20231113T110658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T110658Z
UID:2684-1702058400-1702060200@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join the Cassandra Centre on this walk as part of 16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence. \nMeet at Tooting Bec Tube Station at 6pm for a 25 minute walk to Tooting Works SW17 9SH. \n16 Days Activism against Gender-Based Violence (PDF)
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/16-days-activism-against-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:Tooting Bec Tube Station\, Balham High Rd\, London\, SW17 9AH\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassandra Centre":MAILTO:info@cassandracentre.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T143000
DTSTAMP:20231114T144533Z
CREATED:20231114T144533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T144533Z
UID:2696-1700656200-1700663400@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Synergy Network Roundtable Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Coming together to formulate a strategic policy direction in relation to the issue of knife crime and serious youth violence. \n Synergy Network Roundtable Invitation (PDF)
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/synergy-network-roundtable-meeting/
LOCATION:London City Mission\, 175 Tower Bridge\, SE1 2AH
ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T204500
DTSTAMP:20231025T112515Z
CREATED:20231025T111234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T112515Z
UID:2675-1700161200-1700167500@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:CTSL Big Gathering - Serious Youth Violence
DESCRIPTION:How can churches tackle serious youth violence? \nJoin Churches Together in South London’s Big Gathering on Thursday 16 November at 7pm online\, with Rosemarie Mallet\, Bishop of Croydon\, Steve Chalke and Operation Forgiveness to find out about how churches can work together on this urgent issue. \nRSVP to claire@ctslondon.org.uk.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/ctsl-big-gathering-serious-youth-violence/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Churches Together in South London":MAILTO:claire@ctslondon.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T190000
DTSTAMP:20231004T151316Z
CREATED:20231004T151106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T151316Z
UID:2580-1699297200-1699297200@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Experience Operation Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the London City Mission on 6 November 2023\, 7pm\, at 175 Tower Bridge Road SE1 2AH to explore how the Church can respond to youth violence.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/experience-operation-foregiveness/
LOCATION:London City Mission\, 175 Tower Bridge\, SE1 2AH
ORGANIZER;CN="London City Mission":MAILTO:enquiries@lcm.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231005T123000
DTSTAMP:20231003T102913Z
CREATED:20231003T102913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T102913Z
UID:2575-1696503600-1696509000@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Synergy Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Synergy Network is meeting with senior Church Leaders on Thursday 5 October 2023 from 11am to 12.30pm at St Marks Church\, Kennington\, London to discuss serious youth violence.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/synergy-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Saint Mark’s Church\,\, Kennington(A202)\, London\, SE11 4PW\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230718T133000
DTSTAMP:20230511T095419Z
CREATED:20230511T095419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T095419Z
UID:2525-1689670800-1689687000@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:County Lines Digital Conference
DESCRIPTION:Keep up-to-date with the constantly evolving nature of County Lines at this half-day digital conference. \nAt this biannual event you will have the opportunity to hear the latest best practice and strategies from experts across the country. Find out how your organisation can help prevent county lines activity and provide appropriate support to victims and those at risk of criminal exploitation. Learn about disrupting County Line networks through intelligence-led policing and inter-agency collaboration. \nWith the rising cost of living\, criminals are increasingly exploiting children from families who are struggling to make ends meet. Over the last six months there has been an increase in the use of social media by county lines gangs. Content resembling professionally produced job adverts have been appearing on Instagram and Snapchat to entice young people into county lines activity. \nGain key insights into the latest models used by perpetrators to groom children and young people\, and the changing profile of those being targeted. Hear directly from young people with lived experience of County Lines drug smuggling and gang involvement. \nWith presentations from frontline services working with vulnerable young people and adults including police\, health\, local authorities\, schools\, youth services\, social services and housing\, you will learn how to identify exploitation and intervene at an early opportunity to divert young people away from gangs. \nConfirmed speakers\n\nChaired by: Kate Wareham\, Director of Young People\, Families and Communities\, Catch22\nDetective Superintendent Gareth Williams\, County Lines Taskforce Lead\, British Transport Police\nKendra Houseman\, Deputy Head of Practice\, Safer London\nLisa Hooper\, CEO & Founder\, Escapeline\nConfirmed Parent Representative\, Escapeline\nDavid Wright\, Chief Executive Officer\, SWGfL & Director\, UK Safer Internet Centre\nBethan Kelly\, National Programme Development\, Barnardo’s\nPhil Ashford\, Senior Project Manager\, National Policing Vulnerability\nKnowledge and Practice Programme (VKPP) & Norfolk Police\n\nSessions\n\nThe national picture – changing patterns of County Line activity across the UK\nLatest methods used to groom\, recruit and exploit young people including the rise of social media and online gaming\nBest practice examples of multi-agency working across a range of partners\, including health\, education\, local councils\, the police and the voluntary sector\nHow to identify children most at risk of exploitation – insights on how younger children and girls are increasingly being targeted\nThe currency of debt bondage explained\nPreventing and reducing school exclusions – tackling adultification bias\, supporting transitions and working with parents and carers\nStrategies and projects to prevent criminal exploitation of looked after children\, vulnerable adults and preventing cuckooing
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/county-lines-digital-conference-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Westminster Insight":MAILTO:info@westminsterinsight.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTSTAMP:20240409T164850Z
CREATED:20230511T085409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T164850Z
UID:2521-1689465600-1689551999@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Standing Together Sunday 2023
DESCRIPTION:Standing Together Sunday is an opportunity for churches across Britain and Ireland to unite in prayer and lament\, and to stand against the increasing levels of serious youth violence. In 2021 there were 31 teenagers murdered in London\, and 42 in total across England and Wales. \nWe hope Standing Together Sunday will inspire an increasingly passionate response of love and practical action from the Church towards the young people and families whose lives are devastated by the realities of youth violence. \nIntroduction to Standing Together Sunday 2023\n \nResources\nWe have provided the following resources to support churches as they respond prayerfully and practically to the serious youth violence crisis. Standing Together Sunday is on 16th July 2023\, but resources can be used at any time. \nPlease send us your stories\, photos or videos from your Standing Together Sunday event. \nThe resources are as follows: \nFor service preparation\n \nPowerpoint: Standing Together Sunday facts\, resources and YouTube links (PPTX) \n  \nFor a church service\n \nPowerpoint: Standing Together Sunday prayers and readings (PPTX) \n  \n  \n  \n \nStanding Together Sunday suggested prayers and readings for service (Docx) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nYouTube sermon: Bola Ojo \n  \n  \n  \n \nYouTube sermon: Revd Stephen Coulson \n  \n  \n  \n \nYouTube sermon: Revd Les Isaac \n  \nFor further study\n \nStanding Together Sunday – Bible studies for small groups (PDF) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nStanding Together Sunday – extended prayers (PDF) \n 
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/standing-together-sunday-2023/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Synergy Network":MAILTO:coordinator@wearesynergy.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T163000
DTSTAMP:20230110T123136Z
CREATED:20230110T123136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T123136Z
UID:2469-1677076200-1677083400@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breaking County Lines Train the Trainer
DESCRIPTION:A course equipping potential trainers with the knowledge and skills for delivering a Breaking County Lines course. \nCounty lines is becoming one of the most prevalent forms of modern slavery in our country. Breaking County Lines is designed as a resource to enable churches and communities to understand and raise awareness of the scale of the problem and to spot the signs of its presence. It also looks at ways of building resilience in our communities with an emphasis on the protection of children\, young people and vulnerable adults. \nThis Train the Trainer course seeks to equip those looking to deliver their own Breaking County Lines Training within their communities. Participants will be encouraged to adapt the material to their own context and to initiate the formation of an action group undertaking practical initiatives to help raise awareness and build community resilience. \nDates\n\nSession 1: Wed 22 Feb 2023\, 14:30 – 16:30.\nSession 2: Wed 8 Mar 2023\, 14:30 – 16:30.
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/breaking-county-lines-train-the-trainer-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Clewer Initiative":MAILTO:clewerinitiative@churchofengland.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTSTAMP:20230110T124752Z
CREATED:20230110T124752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T124752Z
UID:2473-1676160000-1676246399@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Racial Justice Sunday 2023
DESCRIPTION:22 April 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the racist killing of Black teenager\, Stephen Lawrence\, in Eltham\, southeast London. In many respects\, Racial Justice Sunday is one of the many legacies of Stephen Lawrence’s life. As such\, in marking RJS\, churches are remembering a young man who in life aspired to be an architect\, but whose legacy has seen him become an architect for justice\, equality\, dignity and unity. \nThis anniversary is a key moment for church and society on these islands. Stephen’s killing was very much Britain’s ‘George Floyd moment’ as it clearly revealed the ugly face of British racism\, in terms not only of the hatred of those who took this young man’s life\, but also of the institutional variety that characterised the appalling investigation into his killing. Akin to all such tragedies\, it is a moment for reflection which will enable us to assess what\, if any\, progress has been made since that tragedy. \nResources\nRacial Justice Sunday resources are produced by CTBI’s sponsoring churches. The resource for 2023 will provide readers with opportunities to pray and take action on racial justice-related matters. \nThe first part of the resource includes excellent liturgical and creative prayers prepared by Phill Melstrom\, the Worship Development Worker at the Church of Scotland. This material provides multifarious entry points for any engagement with the subject matter. Equally\, we have outstanding worship-related material written by Mark Sturge\, a prime mover with Black Majority Churches that will resonate especially with those from Pentecostal congregations. Both items capture the richness and diversity of devotions and worship in our churches. \nThe second part of the resource includes a variety of reflections from Christians who were around at the time of Stephen Lawrence’s killing. It also features contributions from younger racial justice champions who reflect on what Stephen’s murder means to them as Christians living in a world that is still grappling with racial justice. \nRichard Reddie\, Director of Justice and Inclusion\, CTBI
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/racial-justice-sunday-2023/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI)":MAILTO:info@ctbi.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T140000
DTSTAMP:20230118T173232Z
CREATED:20230118T173232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T173232Z
UID:2477-1675940400-1675951200@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Future of Youth Work
DESCRIPTION:How can we get more people doing youth ministry? \nWith the numbers of people training for youth ministry halving over the past 10 years\, yet the needs of young people growing\, we are facing a great challenge. Now some may argue that the role for the volunteer is greater\, however research that SWYM just came out with shows that where there is a youth minister more mission and more discipleship happens. \nSo we are inviting a group of leaders to gather on 9 February 2023 at the XLP building in London for a discussion and lunch around this issue. How can we inspire\, mobilise and train more youth ministers across the church in the UK? \nBackground – Equipping the Church to Reach the Next Generation\nThe Need for More Youth Workers\nScripture Union reports that 95% of under-18 year olds do not go to church. Church-based youth workers are critical to bringing and embedding the next generation of young people into the church. \nMoreover\, the Evangelical Alliance reported that 72% of Christians come to faith before they are 20\, and many parents and carers rely heavily on youth workers\, youth groups and Christian camps to both introduce their children to faith and disciple them\, helping them to navigate the hurdles of teenage life. \nMore broadly\, young people are facing a mental health pandemic like never before (an increase of 134% mental health referrals in 2021)\, and good youth work is known to improve engagement with school and education\, improving social skills and safety\, whilst reducing crime and anti-social behaviour. \nIn the last decade\, the number of people going into youth work has halved and a significant number of youth work training providers have shut down (Christian and otherwise). Youth work seems to have become a less attractive career path\, particularly post-pandemic\, and appears less highly valued by the Church and society than other forms of ministry (Church-based or secular). Many good youth workers are leaving the ministry\, often through feeling called to Church leadership or due to lack of career progression or poor pay (or both). \nThe Solution – growing numbers of youth workers through:\n\nIncreased recognition from within the church\n\nBetter pay for youth workers and a similar sense of value (often reflected in pay and housing provision) as church leaders.\n\n\nVision-casting\n\nChurch leaders and others inspiring young people and helping them to find a sense of calling to enter the profession.\nSupport to help sharpen the church’s vision for youth ministry.\nDeveloping a model of ministry that reaches young people where they are at and equips them to reach their friends.\n\n\nIntentional recruitment of youth workers\n\nSupporting the identification and commissioning of dynamic youth leaders from within churches\, both the obvious and those on the fringe waiting for the challenge.\nInvestment from church leaders in those who display a sense of calling to youth work.\n\n\nTraining\n\nSupport from experienced youth workers in charity contexts in how to lead youth ministries.\nDevelopment of a specific training scheme\n\nWithin the Church of England and St Mellitus\, there has been an intentional drive through the Peter stream and Caleb stream to bring in different demographics into ministry. Developing a third stream (the Eutychus stream?) to recruit youth workers would require similar resolve\, resource and centrality to the church’s recruitment. A similar model could be replicated across other denominations.\n\n\n\n\n\nWorking group\nThe people who are involved in the working group are: \n\nLuke Watson\, CEO XLP.\nBejoy Pal\, CEO Ascension Trust.\nKyle McKinnon\, Director Reign Ministries.\nGareth Jones\, Field Director London City Mission.\nLes Isaac OBE\, President Ascension Trust.\nBernard Hibbs\, Director Church Communities UK.\nJoe Lowther\, CEO KICK
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/the-future-of-youth-work/
LOCATION:XLP\, All Hallows-on-the-Wall\, 83 London Wall\,\, London\, EC2M 5ND\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="XLP":MAILTO:info@xlp.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230130T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230130T132000
DTSTAMP:20221221T125509Z
CREATED:20221221T113838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T125509Z
UID:2463-1675069200-1675084800@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:County Lines Digital Conference
DESCRIPTION:Westminster Insight’s biannual County Lines Conference. \nExperts and practitioners from across police and criminal justice\, schools\, youth services\, social services\, health and housing will provide practical insights on how best to disrupt drug supply routes\, bring criminals to justice and safeguard victims of child criminal exploitation. \nThe rising cost of living crisis is being used by organised criminals to exploit those struggling to make ends meet and expand recruitment for County Lines. Keep up to date with the evolving nature of County Lines and understand the latest research into how criminals are adapting their strategies to avoid detection. Gain an insider’s insight into the mechanisms of drug lines and how to provide effective exit strategies. \nCounty Lines Police Force Leads from three different areas will share the latest tactics to effectively detect drug lines\, disrupt gang activity and pursue and prosecute offenders. Hear from frontline services working with young people about how to identify exploitation and intervene at an early opportunity to divert young people away from gangs and prevent cuckooing. \nA spotlight session will focus on safeguarding looked after children who are disproportionately targeted by County Lines gangs. Take away ideas from a case study of collaboration between health services\, local authorities and policeto reduce the supply and demand of drugs to disrupt County Lines. \n 
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/county-lines-digital-conference-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Westminster Insight":MAILTO:info@westminsterinsight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221116T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T163000
DTSTAMP:20220916T115932Z
CREATED:20220916T115932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T115932Z
UID:2450-1668609000-1669825800@wearesynergy.org.uk
SUMMARY:Breaking County Lines Train the Trainer- Secular Organisations
DESCRIPTION:A course equipping potential trainers with the knowledge and skills for delivering a Breaking County Lines course. \nCounty lines is becoming one of the most prevalent forms of modern slavery in our country. Breaking County Lines is designed as a resource to enable communities to understand and raise awareness of the scale of the problem and to spot the signs of its presence. It also looks at ways of building resilience in our communities with an emphasis on the protection of children\, young people and vulnerable adults. \nThis Train the Trainer course is particularly aimed at those from statutory organisations looking to deliver their own Breaking County Lines Training within their communities. Participants will be encouraged to adapt the material to their own context and to initiate the formation of an action group undertaking practical initiatives to help raise awareness and build community resilience. \nThe Breaking County Lines resource pack is written in four modules\, each module containing digital stories based on personal experience\, group activities\, supporting information and reflections. \nCourse dates\n\nSession 1: Wednesday 16th November 14:30-16:30\nSession 2: Wednesday 23rd November 14:30-16:30\nSession 3: Wednesday 30th November 14:30-16:30
URL:https://wearesynergy.org.uk/event/breaking-county-lines-train-the-trainer-secular-organisations/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Clewer Initiative":MAILTO:clewerinitiative@churchofengland.org
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