The miracle cure? Exploring a public health approach to serious youth violence

What’s the best way to tackle serious youth violence such as knife crime? What does a public health approach look like and does it work? Helen McKenna sits down with Karyn McCluskey, who pioneered this approach in Glasgow, and Martin Griffiths, Vascular/ Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust. Related reading The role of cities in improving population health: international insights A vision for population health: Towards a healthier future Shared responsibility for health: the cultural change we need If you or a loved one require advice, information or support relating to serious youth violence, the charities Victim Support and Childline have lots of resources on their websites and a helpline if you would like to speak to someone directly.

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