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Knife crime in the UK has been a growing concern in recent years, with statistics showing an increase in the number of knife-related offenses. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), knife crime in England and Wales reached a record high in the year ending March 2020, with a total of 44,771 offenses recorded. This represents an 8% increase compared to the previous year and the highest number of offenses recorded since the data began in 2011. London has been par

For many reasons, life can be difficult for young people living in residential homes and it’s important to try and recognise these difficulties so as to better understand ways in which we can offer care and support . If we take time to consider the experiences they are facing, we can look to offer positive solutions and work towards improving the lives of young people living in residential homes across the country. We’ve identified below some of the key factors that may effe

Statistics show that approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year, and the Mental Health Foundation reports that 75% of those who experience mental ill-health do not seek help due to the stigma attached to it. This stigma leads to a lack of understanding and misinformation about mental health, which in turn makes it more difficult for people to talk openly about their experiences and access support when they need it. The i

Hello, my name is Alice. My pronouns are She/Her. I identity as a woman, and my gender expression is considered feminine. Because of...