Law and order has long been an issue that political parties exploit to appeal to voters. Complex social issues are flattened into two-dimensional narratives of good vs. evil that play on citizens’ fear and sense of security. The world of politics is fast moving. While some issues only remain important for a single election cycle, …
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. …
How this series of measures threatens to compound discrimination, divide communities, and neglect the deep-rooted issues that permeate the criminal justice system. At the end of July, the government unveiled its latest crime reduction strategy to make the streets safer and protect victims, and it has been widely disputed ever since. The Beating Crime Plan …
“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 …
As a BBC analysis has revealed that knife crime is higher in some regional towns and cities than in many London boroughs, JAN Trust CEO, Sajda Mughal OBE, has spoken to the inews about how this in part is a result of the deprivation suffered by many young people across the country. Sajda highlights the …
“The message is both emotive and powerful and has the potential to spark conversations that may deter young people from carrying a knife.” A new knife crime campaign that has been rolled out by West Midlands Police sees Sadam Essakhil reflect from prison and provides powerful message for young people. Sajda Mughal, JAN Trust CEO, …
Our CEO Sajda has asked for Prime Minister Boris Johnson to help sustain the relationship between local charities and communities by providing supporting and funding. Communities need to feel supported and this is what Sajda emphasises in the Third Sector article. Read the article here or below: A month ago, Boris Johnson became Prime Minister …
“Instead of the Home Office ploughing into this type of campaign, which is not likely to make a difference, investment should be made in community projects and youth services that have been hard hit.” JAN Trust has described the Home Office’s campaign targeting chicken shops to discourage knife crime as ‘ill-advised.’ Instead, investment should be …
‘Isn’t protecting our communities worth shaking the money tree?’ Our Patron Nazir Afzal has written in the ByLine Times about JAN Trust’s lack of funding from the government. Significant funding to anti-crime, pro-victim organisations such as JAN Trust are key to seeing long-term crime reduction. Read the article here or below: Boris Johnson’s Government appears …
