BSCP Webinar: ‘Serious Youth Violence – Breaking the Cycle’ – 18 June

June 10, 2024

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 18 June – 2pm – 4pm: ‘Serious Youth Violence – Breaking the Cycle’.

This case focuses on the tragic death of a 16 year-old, who was stabbed in Birmingham, it also examines the lives of nine other boys involved in serious youth violence in the city; some were victims of fatal stabbings, and some were responsible for fatal attacks. All the boys were believed to have been involved with inner-city urban street gangs.

Most of the boys had suffered significant childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences. For almost all the boys, partnership intervention attempted to break the cycle and divert them from gang affiliation and criminal exploitation. However, there were missed opportunities to engage better with some of the boys at crisis points.

The webinar will begin with an overview of the case which will focus on the emerging themes and learning identified, delivered by Dr Russell Wate. This will be followed by a talk from the Birmingham Children’s Trust EmpowerU Hub further exploring the issue of serious youth violence and sharing tips and guidance for improving safeguarding practice.

All practitioners working with Birmingham children are welcome to join, spaces are limited so sign up here and secure your place.