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Gangs, Guns and Families

Professor Jon Silverman takes a mother back to the notorious London estate she grew up on to see how it has changed and the growing prevalence of knife and gun crime.

Professor Jon Silverman takes a mother who grew up on the notorious Stonebridge Park estate in north west London, and now studies criminology, back to the estate to see the changes experienced by those who live there and the growing prevalence of knife and gun crime.

Suzella Palmer is about to complete a PhD on youth crime at the University of Bedfordshire. She has garnered much of her academic research from the experiences of her 16-year-old son Zane, who has spent time in prison for violent affray and mixes with people who carry knives and would not hesitate to use them.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 29 Mar 2009 13:30

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Feb 2009 11:00
  • Sun 29 Mar 2009 13:30