3. "We're not supposed to bury ou...

3. "We're not supposed to bury our kids" - Segan & Lovina

PieceMAKERS: a Make It Stop Podcast by Make It Stop

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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 vi ... 

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