<p>What’s really going on behind the headlines about gangs, knife crime and youth violence? 🤔</p><p><br></p><p>In a compelling conversation on the Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast, we’re joined by <strong>Myles Connor</strong>, an Early Intervention Team Officer with Avon &amp; Somerset Police <em>and</em> a Youth Pastor — giving a unique frontline perspective on criminal exploitation and how it affects the young people we serve.👌</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we unpack:<br>🔹 Why the police are moving away from the word “gang” — and what term better reflects the reality<br>🔹 What criminal exploitation actually is</p><p>🔹 Becoming ‘trauma informed’ <br>🔹 How young people are being targeted, groomed and drawn into violence<br>🔹 The signs a young person may be at risk<br>🔹 What really happens when a child gets in trouble with the police<br>🔹 Most importantly — <strong>what local church youth leaders can do to protect and support vulnerable young people</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is an eye-opening conversation that will equip you, your team, and your church to better understand and support the young people in your community.</p><p><br>Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you listen. 🎧</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy! </p>

Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast

Tim Alford

Trending #11: Gang Culture, Knife Crime & Violence in Youth Culture - Myles Connor

NOV 25, 202564 MIN
Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast

Trending #11: Gang Culture, Knife Crime & Violence in Youth Culture - Myles Connor

NOV 25, 202564 MIN

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<p>What’s really going on behind the headlines about gangs, knife crime and youth violence? 🤔</p><p><br></p><p>In a compelling conversation on the Limitless Youth Ministry Podcast, we’re joined by <strong>Myles Connor</strong>, an Early Intervention Team Officer with Avon &amp; Somerset Police <em>and</em> a Youth Pastor — giving a unique frontline perspective on criminal exploitation and how it affects the young people we serve.👌</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we unpack:<br>🔹 Why the police are moving away from the word “gang” — and what term better reflects the reality<br>🔹 What criminal exploitation actually is</p><p>🔹 Becoming ‘trauma informed’ <br>🔹 How young people are being targeted, groomed and drawn into violence<br>🔹 The signs a young person may be at risk<br>🔹 What really happens when a child gets in trouble with the police<br>🔹 Most importantly — <strong>what local church youth leaders can do to protect and support vulnerable young people</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is an eye-opening conversation that will equip you, your team, and your church to better understand and support the young people in your community.</p><p><br>Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you listen. 🎧</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy! </p>