“When they’ve seen somebody who they know has died through knife crime they are absolutely convinced they’ll be the next person.” RiaChatter follows the “Violence Interrupters” helping young people who say they feel “mentally imprisoned” by violence.
More than half of young people aged 13 to 17 have seen real life, community violence on social media in the past 12 months – including fighting, threats and sexual assaults.
A landmark report by the Youth Endowment Fund charity also reveals that almost forty per cent have been directly impacted by violence. Teenagers in Nottingham say they’re feeling mentally imprisoned by these daily realities – and are changing their routines to stay safe.Producer: Vik Patel
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