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Scotland’s Knife Crime Is Back…
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There was a time we thought this was behind us. That time has passed. As communities we are being forced back into the conversation around knife crime. What was once seen as a problem of the past is once again the present. Knife crime and serious violence are not just historic issues. They remain part…
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Call To Action: Voices & Volunteers Against Knife Crime
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End Knife Crime & Support The Youth: Share Your Story Community Impact Project / EK Neighbourhood Watch Seeks Volunteers and Voices Against Knife Crime As part of the “End Knife Crime: Protect Our Youth” campaign, volunteers will assist with community outreach, awareness initiatives, support for young people, and the collection of data and experiences related…
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The Freedom Of Information Report: First Findings Shared By CEO & Chairman Of Community Impact Project
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Leading the Next Phase of Our Campaign to End Knife Crime and Support the Youth KJ – Chief Executive & Chairman We are now entering the next phase of our campaign to tackle knife crime and protect young people across Scotland. This work builds on years of engagement with local communities, public services, and youth…
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Why Is There Currently No Knife Crime Bill in the Scottish Parliament?
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Scotland is facing a Public Health Emergency—but there is no dedicated Knife Crime Bill currently progressing through the Scottish Parliament. Despite a sharp rise in violent incidents involving young people, including the murder of 16-year-old Kayden Moy in East Kilbride and the deaths of Amen Teklay, Kory McCrimmon, and others in Glasgow and Ayrshire, Holyrood…
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A.C.E.S Awareness in Schools: Why It Matters for Scotland’s Future
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Understanding ACEs: The Hidden Story Behind Behaviour Across Scotland, children and young people walk into classrooms every day carrying far more than backpacks. Some carry trauma experiences man that silently shape how they think, learn, and behave. These are known as Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs. ACEs include things like abuse, neglect, domestic violence, parental…
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Family Support Hubs in South Lanarkshire – Quietly Making a Big Difference
Many families face daily challenges—some obvious, others not. Whether it’s coping with a new baby, dealing with financial pressure, or simply feeling isolated, support is available—and it doesn’t need to come with a crisis attached. South Lanarkshire’s Family Support Hubs are local teams of social workers and support staff offering help to families at any…
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Exciting Announcement: New Youth Engagement Director
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Mr J. Downie will be Tackling Serious Youth Violence & Knife Crime in East Kilbride and Glasgow. As part of his new role he will be instrumental in leading our campaign to End Knife Crime & Support The Youth. Dear Members, I’m honoured and proud to share that I’ve officially stepped into the role of…
