Category - knife crime

Churches involved in key work with young people on gang and gun crime

staff writers — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:17:02 +0000

The Baptist Union of Great Britain is joining forces with the Ascension Trust, the group behind the Street Pastors initiative for a second second 'Bite the Bullet' conference on tackling youth gang violence.

UK's punitive approach to youth justice at odds with rest of Europe

agency reporter — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:58:23 +0000

A new report on youth justice systems across Europe has questioned the UK's punitive approach to children. The Howard League for Penal Reform has today published 'Punishing children', a report that examines and compares different youth justice systems across Europe.

Continued concern at teenage street stabbings

Ecumenical News International — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:29:58 +0100

Celebrations marking Britain's best Olympic success in 100 years, with 19 gold medals, were marred by the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old Londoner, adding to a knife-wielding trend that is worrying both church and government leaders.

Churches publish report on tackling knife crime

staff writers — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:30:15 +0100

As knife crime becomes a heightened national concern, Churches Together in England have published a report which recommends ways in which the Government, churches and the police service can work together more effectively.

Baptists back Archbishop's comments on knife crime

staff writers — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:45:11 +0100

Organisers of an anti-violent crime conference being held in Brixton on Saturday have welcomed the Archbishop of York’s comments that the Church of England should be reaching out to young people in knife crime.

London gun and knife crime prayer vigil at Westminster Cathedral

staff writers — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:58:45 +0100

A London gun and knife crime prayer vigil is to take place at Westminster Cathedral on Friday. The vigil is organised by Pasture, a group of Catholics, with a special interest in the young in the streets of London who are involved in gangs, knife and gun crimes.

Sentamu defends Williams and urges action on knife crime

staff writers — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:11:57 +0100

Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has defended Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams from attacks by Anglican hardliners and has urged the Church of England to reach out to young people involved in knife crime.

Black Christians attack Blair over gang culture

staff writers — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:05:15 +0100

Black Christian leaders have attacked UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, saying that his comments this week about Black communities did not recognise the work these communities - and especially Black Churches - are doing to tackle criminal gangs.

Blair quotes Black pastor 'out of context' on knife crime

staff writers — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:26:55 +0100

Tony Blair has casued controversy by claiming that a spate of knife and gun murders in London is being caused by a distinctive section of the black community.