‘Ronan’s Law’ to see toughest crackdown yet on knife sales online
Retailers will need to report suspicious and bulk purchases of knives on their platforms to police, with tougher sentences for selling knives to under 18s.
‘One Pledge, One Change’ campaign
The Synergy Network is pleased to announce its new ‘One Pledge, One Change’ campaign, which aims to reduce or eradicate violence against young people. We want every Christian, every church,…
Let’s stand together now to end Violence Against Young People!
The Synergy Network (SN) is standing with those families and communities that have been impacted by Violence Against Young People (VAYP) at the start of this year.
Unite for Standing Together Weekend in July 2025
The Synergy Network is writing to supporters to update them on plans for the Standing Together Weekend in July 2025. The Synergy Network (SN) currently hosts an annual Standing…
Government launches public consultation on plans to ban Ninja swords
A public consultation has been launched by the UK Government on the Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime’s plans to ban Ninja swords. The coalition was established in September 2024…
Multi Faith Network statement for Inter Faith Week
London’s Violence Reduction Unit’s Multifaith Network has issued a statement for Inter Faith Week honouring the role of faith communities in supporting young Londoners.
Only 6% of strip searches on children are for suspected weapons
A new report from the Children’s Commissioner says a child is strip searched every 14 hours by police in England and Wales, but the majority of searches (88%) were conducted on suspicion of drugs.
Sadiq Khan: £2 million funding for youth crime
The Mayor of London has announced a £2 million package of activities and targeted interventions this summer to divert thousands of young people away from violence by providing access to positive opportunities.
Statements on killings in Southport and riots
Synergy Network (a member of the Multi Faith Network, MFN) was invited by the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) to make a statement in support of a call for the Mayor of London to take action regarding religious and racial attacks of violence.
Reaching out to where you are
Ascension Trust is celebrating reaching out for over 30 years supporting vulnerable people in local communities through its initiatives and is seeking support to continue this work.