Messages of support

“In Liverpool, we are committed to supporting all young people to achieve their full potential as healthy, safe, well educated and positive citizens.

“It’s vitally important that young people can enjoy life within their schools and communities free from the fear of violence. To achieve this, it’s essential that parents, local authorities, police and community groups across the country work together with young people to help tackle the issues they are facing.

“This youth march is a good example of how we can place the people who matter – our children and young people - at the heart of the campaign against violent crime. It’s about getting them fully engaged and giving them a voice.”

Stuart Smith, Executive Director, Children’s Services, Liverpool City Council

“We cannot underestimate the impact violent crime has on young people. As well as costing lives and tearing apart families, violent crime, and the fear of it, has a major effect the health, development well-being of young people, often causing major problems which last into adulthood.

“Education in the key, as well as the commitment from all of us to work together and send out the clear message that we will not tolerate it in our communities.

“Most importantly, it’s essential that young people themselves are central to our efforts to reduce violent crime. The only way we can eradicate it from our communities is by getting young people on-board, raising awareness and listening to their views. Events like the youth march are a great way of spreading the anti-crime message and fostering a spirit of unity and understanding among young people.”

Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Steve Rotheram

“Being a parent myself I fully support the Anti Violence rally, everyone has the right to be happy and safe”

Suzanne Collins, Actress and Script write

"The Royal Air Force is one of the leading recruiters of young people on Merseyside. The Royal Air Force fully supports the Term Time Initiative and the excellent work it achieves in promoting safety for all. The Royal Air Force encourages all young people to think about the possible consequences of their actions."

Flight Lieutenant Ed Stephens
AFCO(RAF) Liverpool

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