More than half of young people who had experienced, or were at risk of, youth violence could not get support during lockdown, according to a report by StreetDoctors, Redthread and MAC-UK.
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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.
Read the full storyThe 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.
Read the full storyA report by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says black pupils are disproportionately being sent to pupil referral units (PRU) and alternative provision (AP). Read the full story in…
Read the full storyLives can be changed and it does not always have to be like this. Read from a selection of stories that bring hope and encouragement.
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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