The associations of knife crime are commonly linked to the work of gangs — the idea that knives are the answer to turf wars and gang-related violence. But, over the past few years, this dynamic has changed. The BBC stated that 75% of people that have been involved with knives have no links to gangs. …
“A joined up approach would enable society to address the root cause of the violence“ Knife crime in the UK is at an all-time high. JAN Trust has spoken in the inewspaper about what needs to be done to tackle knife crime, including more investment in youth clubs. Read the article here or below: New …
“It is difficult to see any circumstance in which there would be a need to conceal a knife as a credit card.” JAN Trust CEO, Sajda Mughal, spoke to the Evening Standard about the dangers of the online sale of blades that can be disguised as credit cards. JAN Trust works to combat youth violence …
“….a solution that focuses entirely on enforcement will not prevent serious youth violence. To end the vicious cycle, we need to get to the root of the issue and truly address the kind of disaffection and exclusion that many young people feel and the life circumstances in which they find themselves. This is why it …
