Street Awareness: “This conversation needs to happen in schools”

Violence in London affects young people in so many ways. From the physical impact to the anxiety they experience walking down the street. Young Londoners are taught a range of subjects but if they feel scared on their journey to school, how can they show up ready to learn? 

In season 2 of our youth-led podcast, The Intersect, we are exploring “What School Didn’t Teach Us”.   

It’s the last episode of our current run and to round out the season our Youth Board host, Ya’Eesh is joined by Jerome Harvey-Agyei, who works with young Londoners through the London Violence Reduction Unit to prevent violence by amplifying their voices. He is also the co-founder of the Tope Project C.I.C which supports Care Leavers to have meaningful spaces to feel connected. 

They have a powerful conversation about the need for more spaces in school where young people can talk about their fears, the power of a collective voice to make changes in the community and useful tips for staying safe on London’s streets.  

The views and opinions expressed by the guests in this podcast are their own and do not reflect the Mayor's Fund for London. 

Edited by Courtney Brown.

Find out more about the Mayor’s Fund for London: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/  

Find out more about The Intersect: https://www.mayorsfundforlondon.org.uk/youth-engagement/the-intersect/ 

Find out more about the London Violence Reduction Unit: https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/communities-and-social-justice/londons-violence-reduction-unit-vru