In this special episode of PieceMAKERs, Max & Chan welcome Segan & Lovina, who have both lost their sons to knife violence.

The victims of knife crime often get overlooked in this country, not least the parents. Children are not meant to be buried, and it is becoming too normal. Segan, who lost her son five years ago, still lives near where her son was murdered, as well as Lovina, who lost her son last year, also lives where her son killed. They talk about why they haven't moved and the impact it has on their lives. The conversation deepens and covers the wider aspects as to why young people are feeling the need to carry, and to commit these crimes.

As part of our 100 Piece strategy, we are developing a Community Response Initiative (CRI), which will be solely aimed at delivering support to victims of knife crime, by providing counselling, advocacy, buddies and community.

To get involved with our campaign to make it stop, send us an email at [email protected], and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

We have reached £17k in our fundraising efforts for our first intervention programme, going into a school in south London this year, any donation would be hugely appreciated to reach out £50k target. DONATE NOW.

What role does music play in knife violence?

Max and Chan welcome Richie Aikins, founder of The Music Klub, to talk about his story and the importance of music in today's culture, especially surrounding knife violence, and discussing evidence based findings on the relationship between music and gang violence.

Music Klub was established in 2009, they deliver positive, engaging workshops and short courses for young people to support their education and employment skills needs. Recognising that young people are inspired by the creative arts and media industries, their programmes embed innovative, cutting-edge social media and creative platforms designed to engage and promote social inclusion and expression whilst developing essential skills, knowledge and self-esteem to support the career development of young people.

You can learn more about the Music Klub by visiting their website

To get involved with our campaign to make it stop, send us an email at [email protected], and subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

We have reached £15k in our fundraising efforts for our first intervention programme, going into a school in south London this year, any donation would be hugely appreciated to reach out £50k target. DONATE NOW.

How impactful can one conversation be to a young person? Join Max & Chan as they hear Bobby Mills' testimonial, and how one conversation between coach and trainee altered the course of someones life.

Adults who work with children have a huge responsibility in guiding our youth, to help them make better choices and to stay clear of trouble. Afewee run a plethora of youth programmes, aimed at guiding young people and giving them discipline, and most importantly - hope. You can visit their website to learn more.

Make It Stop is a community led campaign with an aim to tackle knife violence in the UK. We believe there is no silver bullet when it comes to solving this issue, we believe there are at least 100 solutions, 100 pieces to the puzzle. Our communities, sit at the heart of this puzzle. Each and every one of us can be part of the solution. Each and every one of us is a PieceMAKER.

As part of the PieceMAKERS campaign, we are running an initiative by the name of PieceFORUMS. These forums are aimed at those who feel empowered and want to make a real difference within their communities. They are small, highly focussed in-person meetings which discuss specific issues surrounding knife violence among our youth and come up with a solution, whereby action will be taken.

If you want to get involved in a PieceFORUM, please get in touch with us on [email protected].