Hi, my name is Quinton Green and I am the founder of an online charitable initiative called Knife Crime Victim Support. "KCVS" is one of the most prominent and active Anti Knife Crime groups across Social Media. For more than four years we have worked tirelessly to support those in the Community that have been affected by Gang Activity, Child Criminal Exploitation, Knife Crime, Gun Crime and other forms of Serious Violence. Founded in January 2019 "KCVS" is deeply committed to Alternative Provisions, preventative work and Early Intervention Initiatives locally and nationally. Our team consists of qualified Youth Workers, Musicians, Teachers, Social Workers and Professional Youth Mentors. Importantly the team share the same heartfelt passion: A real and sustained commitment towards reducing Knife Crime & Serious violence in their respective communities and across the UK. As part of our continued educational approach, we aim to further support and assist Teachers, Caregivers, Practitioners, Youth Offending Teams, Victim Support Groups and other like-minded Professionals. In recent years we have positioned ourselves as advocates of a shift towards improving safety awareness and informed decision-making in children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our "Focus Mode" (Choices & Consequences) workshops have been utilised by Schools, County Councils, Police Forces, Charities and Youth Organisations, with widespread media coverage across BBC, ITV, Daily Mirror, Daily Telegraph & other localised outlets. (Pic: Knife Crime Victim Support Founder Quinton talks to BBC Look East) We have seen the devastating effects that Knife Crime & Serious Violence has on Families in Villages, Towns & Cities across the Country. The ripple effects are unimaginable. We have supported Mothers that have lost Sons, Siblings that have lost Brothers and or Grandparents, Cousins & Friends of Victims that have sadly been affected. Our Ambassador Cheri Curran sadly & tragically lost her Son, Louis-Ryan Menezes to Knife Crime in 2018. He was just 17 Years Old. Cheri campaigns tirelessly in the hope that other Families don't go through the same pain and despair that Cheri & her family are going through. At a candlelit vigil in Corby Louis Ryan's mother said "We miss him, it's physical, we can feel his loss, life will never be the same" Cheri is currently Fundraising for us too Our practitioners draw on lived experience to relate with Children & Young People that are considered hard to reach. It's important to us that we reach as many people as possible, whether it's in Schools, Youth Clubs and Pupil Referral Units. Our message is one of empowerment, encouragement & motivation, with a focus on resilience, self-awareness and emotional intelligence. All of these are "protective factors" that have been proven to reduce risky behaviour. As a team, we make every effort to lift the fallen, restore the broken and discourage the discouraged. Our Social Awareness Poetry Book will be semi-autobigraphical and reflect our charitable/mentoring journey in recent years. I've teamed up with an amazing illustrator called Aimee May who will be bringing the poems to life. We use Art & Spoken Word as a way to connect with Young People to help them express their thoughts and feelings. An example of a poem that will feature in the book, is called Our Best. Written as a tribute to 16-year-old Dylan Holliday who was sadly and tragically killed in Wellingborough in August 2024. You can listen to Our Best: A tribute to Dylan here: We are raising funds to help: Continue our preventative Workshops in the Community (See Video Below) Provide kit (e.g boxing gloves, athletics and football kit) Sponsor Young Person/Persons to help them with Sports Membership fees Produce a KCVS Social Awareness Poetry & Illustration Book Enhance our Mentoring & Coaching Sessions Divert Young People From Gangs Support Vulnerable Parents Collaborate with other Charities - eg Football Tournaments, family days events, Music Production/Studio, Theatre Production An Example Of Our Community Empowerment Workshops ... We connect with 1 to 1 workshops, engage with small targeted groups and deliver large assemblies type presentations to groups of over 100+. Since 2024 we have delivered Safety Awareness/Resilience/Mentoring Sessions to over 100,000 Children AND Adults A recent evidence-based report led by Council Leaders and Police Officers including a Chief Inspector and a Project Development Manager found that the Young People Knife Crime Victim Support / MMAP Workshops had connected with, demonstrated • A Reduced risk level for involvement in serious violence and gang activity • Improved Mental Wellbeing • Increased self-confidence & self esteem • A stronger sense of resilience and self-worth • A newfound sense of hope and aspiration • Awareness of opportunities and alternatives to criminal activity • Stronger relationships with parents, teachers and peers • Improved interpersonal skills • Healthier relationships and lifestyle choices • Better academic performance We are a trusted, charitable initiative that has connected with thousands of people of all backgrounds and ages - Engaging individuals and groups in workshops that result in very real outcomes, rehabilitation and transformative behaviour ALL funds raised will be used to continue our charitable work with Schools, Pupil Referral Units, Charities, Youth Organisations, Community Centres & More. Support our Fundraiser Today Note* Knife Crime Victim Support is followed by 30000 people online. We offer authenticity, transparency, & assurance. KCVS will provide regular updates regarding expenditures as part of our pledge to offer clarity throughout. Please share our fundraiser with friends & family. You can do your part to support us now. visit our website for more information on KCVS & MMAP Workshops Online With Gratitude Quinton & The KCVS Team
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