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Gun and knife crime is spurred on by movies and TV, according to a veteran film director.
In 1947’s Brighton Rock Richard Attenborough played a teenage gangster. But the 84-year-old told the Brighton Argus the entertainment industry is partly responsible for making weapons almost acceptable in daily life. "Thirty years ago if Gary Cooper pulled out a gun, the audience would give a sharp intake of breath," he said. |  |
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At 18 years old Sushil has already been through a lot in her life. Constantly moving around due to her dad’s career, Sushil lives in London and, having originally come from Nottingham, she’s not unfamiliar with the issue of street crime. However, Sushil could never have known that one person could involve her in the issue in the way Darren did. Now, she has been left confused. Visit her Bebo page to find out more.
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Disarming Britain update
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Thank you for being part of this Channel 4 Disarming Britain community and visiting the profiles of Jess, Adrian and Sushil.
The Season has now finished and this page is now closed for comments, but the debate on street weapons is continuing across lots of other Bebo sites so why not go and have your say there:
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If you or someone you know has been affected by street crime then you can you can also call Victim Support in confidence on 0845 30 30 900 or visit them on www.victimsupport.com.
Thanks again to everyone for being part of this inspiring Channel 4 community. We’ll be back, so watch this space and we’ll be in touch again to hear your views.
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62 days ago
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New funding for anti-crime youth initiatives
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Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced £700,000 in funding for three youth projects steering young people away from gun and knife crime in the Capital.
The Mayor made the announcement while visiting the Brixton Road Youth Centre, which is managed by young people - the former centre, The Vassal Youth Centre, closed down in 2007 due to mismanagement by adults.
Mayor Boris Johnson said:
These projects are perfect examples of the youth initiatives we desperately need across London to engage young people. They offer guidance, information and most importantly steer young people away from the lure of gangs and criminal activity.
Tackling youth crime is complex and there are no magic solutions but I am determined to make London a safer city for everyone, including young people, who are frequently victims of crime.
As well as more targeted policing efforts, to combat these issues we need strong community projects, which are relevant and interesting to young people and schemes that widen their horizons as well as raise their aspirations.
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‘Calling the Shots’ will receive £200,000 funding over one year for its work with 16-19 year olds who are at risk of becoming involved in youth violence.
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‘Watch Over Me’ is a project aimed at teenagers that uses educational DVDs and teaching materials in schools, youth groups and community groups to raise the issues of gun crime, drugs, knives and general safety. It will receive £110,000.
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The Kids Task Force ‘Miss Dorothy.com’ primary school initiative will receive £400,000 for work with schools from 2008-09.
The projects will be funded by the Metropolitan Police ‘as part of their commitment in partnership with the Mayor of London to cut crime and make London safer for young people’, said a spokesperson.
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69 days ago
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Do you carry a weapon?
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The Sun newspaper's reported that one in five teens admit to carrying a weapon - far more than Government figures claim.
A survey carried out by Portsmouth University revealed that nineteen per cent of the 14 and 15-year-olds polled admitted being armed in the past year.
But Home Office stats released last week said only one in 16 carried weapons.
In the latest poll, 60 per cent said they did it for protection.
Just 20 of the 1,426 youngsters questioned admitted they carried a weapon to attack.
One per cent said they had them only in lessons and 5.1 per cent said they did it both inside and outside school.
Some 71 per cent felt safer in school than out.
Prof Carol Hayden, who led the study, told the Sun: "It provides some reassurance on the majority while raising concern over a minority."
What do you think about this latest study? Why not have your say over on the comments board.
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74 days ago
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