Agenda 30 (Winter 2007).
Knife and Gun Crime in London
Joshua Kerry, BBP Project Worker ROTA
What role can human rights play in the prevention of gun and knife crime amongst young people?
The ‘knife and gun culture’ that is rooted in the capital is the result of complex sociological, economical, and psychological factors mostly associated with an increasing lack of respect for other people’s rights and indeed lives. Awareness, education, information and advice are the key areas that need to be looked at along with a more trustworthy, effective criminal justice system. The adoption of a human rights agenda within youth work and the education system can help encourage young people to take responsibility for...