This conference is being delivered to support the visit of the Knife Angel to Hereford in June 2021 and will allow professionals to hear about current research and thinking in the areas of violence and its consequences in the community.

We are encouraging professionals in the local region to join in, but also welcome professionals nationally.

Attendance is FREE, but we welcome any donations to Knife Angel Hereford, to help support legacy workshops in the local community

About the conference for professionals

Knife crime and violent behaviour are fast becoming a national priority in Britain. This issue will only be resolved by understanding the problem from all sides. Crime in 2021: Knowledge to Practice brings together researchers and practitioners to explore both knife crime and crime more broadly. The key aim of this conference for professionals from the Hereford region and across the UK is to explore what we can learn from research and how we can translate research into practice.

Practical details

• Wednesday 9 June
• 9.30 am – 4 pm
• Attendance is FREE, but we welcome any donations to Knife Angel Hereford, to help support legacy workshops in the local community.

Conference themes and topics

Themes include crimes against young people and adults, plus the impact of crime on individuals and families. Specific topics include:

• Knife crime
• County Lines
• Street Harassment
• Homicidal Bereavement
• Victim Support
• Restorative Justice
• Technology-assisted sexual abuse and exploitation
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Harmful Sexual Behaviour
• Military Veterans and PTSD

The conference will be closed by Herefordshire High Sheriff Jo Hilditch. Confirmed speakers include:

• Retired Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Cullen
• Superintendent Edd Williams, West Mercia Police
• Dr Filipa Alves-Costa
• Victim Support
• Clifford A. Grimason Re:Hub Restorative Justice
• Dr Ian Burke
• Prof Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis
• Prof Liz Gilchrist
• Dr Rachel Paskell
• Dr David Wright
• Dr Sarah Elliott
• Prof Tom Kirchmaier

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from specialists, academics and practitioners, engage in Q&A sessions, virtual coffee breaks and break-time activity. As such, we imagine this conference will appeal most to professionals working with young people or adults who may be affected by crime.