FIGHTING
KNIFE CRIME
Lifelines Project
The importance of engaging parents and carers in understanding and tackling knife crime Nathan Singleton, CEO, LifeLine Projects
The Champion Support Network (CSN) is a peer support programme for parents and carers of children at risk of serious youth violence. The programme is funded through the VRU and operates in Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge and Havering. We recognise that whilst parents have the potential to know their children best some are very isolated. They don’t need professional help but peer support networks. Other parents can be a great support and provide expert advice. “Before my son’s death I was blindsided by the gang issue, I learnt the hard way. I wanted to share my awareness with every family on the project. Parents and 16
carers need to be more involved in what’s happening in their children’s lives. I wanted them to know that they weren’t alone and I wasn’t there to judge. I wanted to listen, be a friendly face and offer guidance. I believe that we are all good parents and sometimes we just need someone else to be patient, supportive and point us in right direction“ Peguy Kato, Coordinator.
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www.FightingKnifeCrime.London
