Organised by the Safer BCP Partnership, ‘Changes Are Made’ will take place on the 21st September in efforts to raise awareness to the issue of knife crime.
This initiative came about after the death of Cameron Hamilton, 18, last summer.
The Knife Crime Awareness campaign across BCP was launched in May and has gained more current attention, leading to events being held all through this month.
Cameron’s grandmother Tracy Jose has been a prominent supporter of the initiative, which will step up this month with a series of activities to teach young people the dangers of knife crime and inspire them to participate in positive activities available in our community.
The event on the 21st will commence from 10am – 4pm at the Bournemouth Square and Lower Gardens.
Some activities being: DJ sessions, dancing, African drumming and a skate ramp.
The Safer BCP Partnership includes Dorset Police, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Probation Service, University Hospitals Dorset and other smaller organisations
Bournemouth Town Centre BID have also provided financial support towards some of the activities as part of the campaign.
Tracy Jose said: “The impacts of knife crime are very real as my family has sadly experienced first-hand, it is amazing we have a second round of the Knife Crime Awareness campaign.”
A variety of events and activities are taking place over the next few weeks including Knife Crime Awareness stands at the Freshers Fairs of Bournemouth and Poole College, Bournemouth University, Arts University Bournemouth and AECC University.
Local Policing Commander for Bournemouth, Chief Superintendent Heather Dixey, Chair of the BCP Community Safety Partnership, said: “While Dorset remains a safe place to live with one of the lowest knife crime rates in the UK, there is still work to be done and Dorset Police supports this joint initiative whole-heartedly.”