Successful day at Plymouth
October 23, 2013
The day at the PSHE conference in Plymouth is coming to an end and we're all packed up. We have had some successful and meaningful conversations with teachers and other organisations that could prove fruitful. Something that has become apparent is the interest from primary schools in our work. It is more important than ever…
Thank you for the Music
October 20, 2013
Last night was a superb evening of live music, tasty food and good company. It was a wonderful event put together by three lovely people who are donating profits to SAV. Thank you to Joanna, Suzie and Nicky for your hard work and congratulations on such a successful evening. The food was wonderful which is…
Next steps
October 19, 2013
Here at SAV we have made a decision. That decision is that we WILL become a leading specialist organisation in violence prevention in the UK. Quite an aim I'm sure you will agree but based on the progress we have made in our last 3 years as a charity it is most definitely achievable. So…
An Interesting Night with the Bristol Police
October 19, 2013
Written by Adam Fouracre (CEO, Stand Against Violence). Last night I spent a shift with the Avon and Somerset Constabulary in Bristol. This is something I did in Taunton many years ago when I first started the charity, or what was at the time a campaign. The first time I went on a ride a…
Interactive 3D film launch hailed a success
October 3, 2013
The High Sheriff of Somerset has praised an innovative 3D film produced by a local charity in a bid to tackle violence among young adults. The interactive movie, produced by Stand Against Violence, in which the audience chooses the outcome, received its premiere this week. (Wednesday, September 25). The film builds on the success of…
End of the night, end of a life
September 20, 2013
Following one of our youth offending workshops we had a young man approach us asking if he could produce a rap for us. During the session the young man's attitude was troublesome. He appeared to be totally uniterested in what we were doing and saying. It seemed like we were wasting our time talking to…