At B‑Skill, we’re committed to supporting safer futures for young people—through education, prevention, and practical guidance. That’s why we’re delighted to invite you to our FREE online webinar, Knife Crime Awareness — A Conversation with Tanya Brown MBE for Employers, Learners & the Public.
This powerful session features Tanya Brown MBE, Founder and CEO of the Connor Brown Trust, a knife crime awareness charity established by Connor’s mother following Connor’s tragic death. Tanya’s work—alongside co-delivery with Connor’s father, Simon Brown—draws on lived experience to deliver honest, factual, and emotionally impactful learning about the real and lifelong consequences of knife crime.
Why this webinar matters
Knife crime doesn’t only affect the person involved in an incident. Its impact can last for years—shaping futures, relationships, and entire communities. In this webinar, Tanya shares an informed, human perspective on what knife crime can do to victims, families, friends, and those left behind to cope with the aftermath.
The session also explores the pressures young people may face, including:
- peer pressure
- conflict and escalation
- carrying weapons for “protection”
- social media influence and behaviour shaped by online dynamics
What you’ll learn
During the webinar, attendees will gain insight into:
- the lifelong consequences of knife crime for individuals, families, and communities
- the legal, emotional, and social impacts of carrying or using a knife
- the real-life pressures young people may encounter
- practical safety advice and clear next steps
- trusted reporting routes and support services
- how to support young people in making informed, safer decisions
- the opportunity to ask questions during a live session
Who this is for
This webinar is ideal for:
- Employers and apprenticeship supervisors
- Apprentices and young people
- Educators and youth practitioners
- Schools, colleges, local authorities, and community organisations
- Anyone supporting young people affected by knife crime or violence
If you’re responsible for safeguarding, teaching, mentoring, or supporting young people in any setting, this session offers a credible, relatable perspective grounded in lived experience and supported by current facts and research.
Webinar details
- Topic: Knife Crime Awareness — A Conversation with Tanya Brown MBE
- Guest Speaker: Tanya Brown MBE, Founder and CEO, Connor Brown Trust
- Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 10:00–11:30 am BST
- Platform: Online Webinar
- Cost: Free (Registration Required)
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We look forward to welcoming Employers, Learners, and members of the public to what promises to be an important, thought-provoking discussion—built around prevention, safety, and the choices that can help keep young people on a safer path.