Solve: The Centre for Youth Violence & Conflict aims to look critically at, and address causes of violence through Research, Training, Consultancy and Advocacy.
West Midlands, England
Joined January 2020
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🎉🪅KEYNOTE CONFIRMED!🪅🎉
Craig Pinkney will address:
⭐️Challenges young people face;
⭐️Obstacles professionals encounter;
⭐️Importance of intersectional perspectives.
🗓Thurs 30th Jan 25
⏰️09:30 - 16:00 UK
📍(Hybrid) @uniofbeds Luton, LU1 3JU & Online
LTD 20% OFF: EB20
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Taking the @CyvcSolve youth team to Dublin reminded me of my first international session in 2010. Proud of their work with Finglas Cabra Task Force—training, workshops, community engagement.
Nelson Mandela: “A leader is like a shepherd…” This defines our journey.
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🎉 Exciting news! @CyvcSolve secured funding from @TNLComFund thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund! This support will boost our initiatives for young people. A huge thanks to all National Lottery players for making this possible.
#NationalLottery #TNLCommunityFund
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Last night’s "Protecting Young Black Lives" report launch was impactful! Proud of the work by @PowerTheFightUK and @carlenefirmin on racism and safeguarding. PROUD Big Ben 👊🏿🖤
Full report: cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/resour… cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/resour… – at South East, England
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Amazing visit to @RocaInc in Baltimore, Maryland learning about their impactful work with the city's youth. It's a powerful reminder that globally, we share the struggle against community violence and the need for community healing. Shoutout to JT and Ernest C from @amnestyusa – at Baltimore, MD
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Today we revisit one of our most popular episodes from our PowerTalk podcast season 2 with @RealActionUK Craig Pinkney from @CyvcSolve and our CEO @bcwlindsay. In this clip Craig addresses The Impact of Social Media on Music and Violence in Our Community.
Full episode below.
youtu.be/ChFWxFPiDd8?si=_3zY…
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We were privileged to be joined by Craig Pinkney to discuss his work in addressing #violence & #conflict with #youngpeople. Craig is a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, & CEO of several organisations, including @CyvcSolve.
Listen via the link below. linktr.ee/Socialmatterspodca…
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Cohort 7 - Stage 1 ✅
Join us for units:
-5: Social Factors
-6: Social Psychological Perspectives
- 7: National Policy Framework
-8: Exit Strategies from Gangs.
If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to fill out the express of interest form below⬇️
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Questioning and challenging power dynamics remains crucial in this youth sector…
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Starting a new contract in Croydon today, I'm reminded of the tragic loss of Elianne Andam. It's vital to recognise the community's pain and trauma. At @cyvcsolve we're dedicated to raising standards in supporting at-risk youth, combining academic knowledge and frontline practice – at Harrow, London
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2 days left for our final webinar of 2023!!
Few spaces left!! See you Thursday 🤞🏿
solvecyvc.com/murder-media-1 – at Birmingham, England
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"'County lines': racism, safeguarding and statecraft in Britain"
Looks an important *OPEN ACCESS* paper by Insa Koch, @Laurie_Eli & @PatrickWillia17 published a couple of days ago:
journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
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🚨 Back by Popular Demand: "Murder Media: Social Media, Music, and Violence"
📅 Thursday, 14th December 2023
🕕 18:00 - 20:00
🌐 Via Zoom
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets £15! Book your spot or for your team TODAY!!
🔗 eventbrite.com/e/75168223078… – at West Bridgford, England
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It’s always heartbreaking when you get that call that another child has been shot. 😔💔 – at Tamworth, England
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Big thanks to everyone involved including: @wy_vrp @RealActionUK @CyvcSolve @ls2y_group @WYP_Hudds @tslkirklees @HuddersfieldUn @aydeliteacademy @positivestepz @Zeefaridi
NEW VIDEO: Conflict Resolutions 4th Annual #Youth Awareness Conference helped build relationships between those working in #communities, #schools, and #public sector agencies to ensure effective #solutions to youth #violence are found
Full video 📽️📷youtu.be/Fh2VfBO4kR0
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Catch me again this week on 5Star on ‘Killer at the Crime Scene’ at 9pm.
Of course if you miss it watch on 5Star+ at 10pm – at South East, England
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Thrilled to share a #SolveHousing success story! One of our kids had dreamt of visiting Tenerife 🇪🇸. A year in our care, and we've blessed him with that dream trip! As my dad would say, 'These young people are truly living life.' #MakingDreamsReality – at Cannock, England
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Today was the second day of staff development along with @KingswayPSLeics where we were all inspired by our fantastic keynote speaker Craig Pinckney @RealActionUK - his session was inspirational and we look forward to putting his ideas into practice when our students return.
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It's good to be back at #OldTrafford 🥰🏡
Last week, our #StreetReds participants visited the Theatre of Dreams for a workshop with @CyvcSolve, exploring positivity, self-expression and overcoming challenges 👌
They also got an exclusive tour of our famous home 😁🏟️
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Stand-out leader Craig Pinkney, @RealActionUK - criminologist, youth specialist and chief executive of @CyvcSolve - explores why self-exploration is so important for #SystemsChange and what it means to be anti-racist in our latest Roots to Change Podcast.
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