Gangs event
Gangs in Britain: Now is the Time to Act
Tuesday 23 February 2009, 11.30am registration, 12 noon - 2.30pm
The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, London, SW1 3BU
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It is imperative that as a society we act now to stem the tide of gang culture and violence. Young people should not be dying on the streets of our great cities. The CSJ has published policy recommendations that offer hope to communities devastated by gang violence. These policies cannot be implemented soon enough. Now is the time to act.
Join us for a presentation of our gangs policy work, hear from those affected by gang crime, a former gang member now helping others exit gang culture, plus a lively debate with policy experts.
Speakers:
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Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Chairman The Centre for Social Justice |
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Philippa Stroud, Executive Director The Centre for Social Justice |
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Charlotte Pickles, Policy Director The Centre for Social Justice and author of Dying to Belong |
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Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, RSA |
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Karyn McCluskey, The Metropolitan Police |
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Adele Eastman, Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust |
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Nims Obunge, Peace Alliance (invited) |
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Jason Sylvester, Young Disciples |
Who should attend:
This event will be of particular interest to: Members of Parliament, senior Police officials, policy makers, parliamentary researchers, academics and voluntary sector leaders tackling the drivers of gang culture, youth workers, Local Authority Heads, Housing Association Chairmen, Local Authority Housing Chiefs.
Format:
11.30am, Registration and Refreshments
12 noon, Presentations, Discussion and Questions
1.30pm, Lunch and networking
RSVP:
Places are allocated first come first served. To reserve a place please email your name and organisation
gangsRSVP@centreforsocialjustice.org.uk
There is no admission fee for this event.
In association with:
Tom ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust
