An insight into the experiences and processes behind the writing of Ciaran Thapar's debut book 'Cut Short: Youth Violence, Loss and Hope in the City'

'Lays down a transformative path to peace' David Lammy MP

'A devastating and beautifully-drawn tribute to the young boys that the media turns into statistics of knife crime' Candice Carty-Williams

'I came away from this book enraged, enlightened and with a sense of urgency to do something' Annie Mac

Join us on Thursday 15th July 1-2pm for a lunchtime Q&A on the book and how the author Ciaran Thapar worked with young people directly impacted by youth violence to put a spotlight on Britain's serious youth violence epidemic, with chapters on subjects such as social media, gentrification and criminal justice.

Facilitated by sounddelivery's Jude Habib, Ciaran will read extracts from the book and you'll have the chance to have all your questions answered on the stories and experiences behind the book and how he hopes it will be a blueprint for the positive change we need.

This new book shares the stories of Demetri who wants to study criminology at university to understand why people around him carry knives. Jhemar who is determined to advocate for his community following the murder of a loved one. Carl, whose exclusion leaves him vulnerable to the sinister school-to-prison pipeline, but he is resolute to defy expectations. And Tony, the tireless manager of a community centre, who is fighting not only for the lives of local young people, but to keep the centre's doors open. Drawing on the latest research and interviews with experts, this refreshingly nuanced and beautifully written book interweaves the stories of a cast of characters at the sharp end of Britain's serious youth violence epidemic.

The book is out now and available to purchase here.

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