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DATE AND TIME
30 June 2025 - 10:00 - 12:00
LOCATION
Virtual online event
PRICE
£25
BOOKING INFORMATION
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DATE AND TIME
30 June 2025 - 18:00-20:00
LOCATION
Virtual online event
PRICE
£25
BOOKING INFORMATION
Please register via the link to purchase your ticket
Overview:
Join Craig Pinkney, one of the UK’s leading criminologists, CEO of SOLVE, and a PhD researcher, for a groundbreaking seminar that examines the evolving landscape of youth violence. This session will challenge and expand your understanding of how fashion, technology, and capitalism are reshaping youth culture and conflict dynamics. Drawing on years of frontline experience and extensive academic research, Craig offers unique insights into the complex interactions that drive youth behaviour today. This is an essential seminar for frontline practitioners, community leaders, policymakers, and academics who are seeking to develop innovative and effective strategies to engage and support young people in a rapidly changing world.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the Impact of Fashion and Technology on Youth Violence: Explore how these dynamic elements interplay with capitalism to mold youth culture and behaviours.
2. Deepen Insight into Youth Dynamics: Gain nuanced perspectives on the underlying causes of youth conflicts and the amplifying role of social media and emerging technologies.
3. Innovative Engagement Strategies: Learn from cutting-edge approaches that transcend traditional models of youth work, offering more effective ways to connect with and support young individuals.
4. Interactive and Reflective Learning: Participate in discussions and a Q&A session with Craig, allowing for a deeper understanding and practical application of the discussed concepts.
Prepare to transform your approach to youth engagement and intervention by harnessing the latest insights and strategies from a leading expert in the field.
Craig Pinkney
BCU Alumnus Craig is a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, and CEO of several organisations, including SOLVE: The Centre for Youth Violence and Conflict and SOLVE Housing. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Craig has carved out a reputation as a leading expert in tackling youth violence, gang-related issues, and social conflict. Craig has collaborated with the National Youth Agency, The Children's Society, The Premier League, Birmingham's Children's Trust, and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). He focuses on providing safe, nurturing environments for children in the West Midlands, embodying his commitment to creating better futures for young people.
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