Tag Archives: violent crime

Austerity cuts linked to rising youth knife crime

Posted on April 23, 2019 by JAN Trust

Current focus on addressing knife crime fails to address its root causes – a more complex, grassroots approach is needed London has been facing a surge in knife crime recently, with shocking statistics revealing that between 2017 and 2018, a … Continue reading →

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The UK’s violent crime epidemic hits BAME communities hardest

Posted on April 12, 2018 by JAN Trust

The rates of violent crime in UK are on the rise, with knife crime rising by 20%, gun crime rising by 21% and London’s murder rate overtaking New York’s. However, it is marginalised members of BAME communities who are most … Continue reading →

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Knife Crime – What’s next?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by JAN Trust

Knife crime on our streets is endemic. The pervasive nature of the problem sadly becomes more apparent on a daily basis, as more young people lose their lives.   The New Year brought about a depressing reality in London, in … Continue reading →

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