We would very much like you to join the Synergy Network as it works with partners to tackle serious youth violence.
Since 2015, knife-related crime in Britain has increased save for the year 2020 where a decline was attributed to covid. The recent figures for year ending March 2024 has shown the worst on record which shows that over the years the situation has reached epidemic proportions.
This has been coupled with amplified media attention which now covers these killings in greater detail, thus creating a greater sense of urgency to find solutions. Each death is one too many, and the churches recognise that there has to be a coming together to utilise their assets and skills at their disposal to work with other organisations, youth leaders and government agencies to tackle serious youth violence (SYV).
The Synergy Network wants to send a strong message which demonstrates that the churches are concerned about the escalation in serious youth violence which is impacting towns and cities all over Britain. The Network is very much about encouraging churches and Christians to stand alongside those affected by violent crime, and for them to begin their engagement or redouble their efforts in combating SYV. The churches, Christian organisations and individuals have much to offer in terms of prayer, expertise, volunteers and resources, such as buildings and equipment.