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The UK has seen a devastating increase in Serious Youth Violence (SYV) over several years which saw the outgoing government increase police powers and made available over £200m by way of grants to various organisations to tackle the issue. July 2024 saw a change of government who has pledged to priorities efforts to stem the increase of SYV. Please find below a selection of news items covering this issue from a variety of perspectives.

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Winners Chapel Reaffirms Commitment to Community Safety Through Ongoing Knife Crime Prevention Initiative

Winners Chapel knife crime project

On Saturday 15 August 2026, Winners Chapel International Birmingham became a hub of hope, action, and community collaboration as Winners in the Community, the humanitarian arm of Winners Chapel International…

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September 2026 newsletter

Synergy Network Newsletter September 2026

Find out about the latest work from The Synergy Network in the September 2026 newsletter.

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£1 basketball sessions in London

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The Mayor of London is partnering with the NBA, Better Leisure Centres and the London Coaches Program to offer £1 basketball sessions at Better Leisure Centres across London.

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‘Standing Together’ – from ‘Trench Town to Brixton’

Standing Together webinar

WATCH AGAIN Faith in Action: Learning from Youth Work in Jamaica and Britain. Join the Synergy Network for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with colleagues from Kingston, Jamaica, as they…

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‘Ronan’s Law’ to see toughest crackdown yet on knife sales online

Collection of knives

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.

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‘One Pledge, One Change’ campaign

Synergy Network One Pledge One Change

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,…

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Let’s stand together now to end Violence Against Young People!

Police car

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.

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Unite for Standing Together Weekend in July 2025

Standing Together Sunday

  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…

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Government launches public consultation on plans to ban Ninja swords

The UK Home Office building

  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…

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Multi Faith Network statement for Inter Faith Week

The Crystal - City Hall

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.

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Treasure Oyelede talks about lives that have been turned around, away from crime, with the help of mentors and youth workers.

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