<p>@upfrontdiscussionspodcast team gets together with Michelle [C.E.O of 4orever 15] for an enlightening and candid discussion about Birmingham&#39;s growing knife crime where paramedics have been called to treat 588 stabbing victims across Birmingham in a single year. Episode #035 UD Pod team interviews Michelle [C.E.O of 4orever 15]. Michelle is a Mum, Mentor, Youth Worker, Public Speaker, Ex Gang Affiliated, Stop &amp; Search Panel Specialist in Knife Crime; Gun Crime as well as Girls in Gangs. Michelle uses her experience and voice to save future generations from gang affiliation, knife and gun crime as well as fighting to fix a Broken system by raising awareness and strengthening Police engagement with the community. Michelle has held football matches such as the community Vs the Police and boxing matches to deter young people from a life of crime. This is an empowering episode and a must for parents, community workers, commissioner&#39;s and policy makers. RIP to all our young people who have been taken away from their loved ones and friends due to this sensless knife crime. We would like to send our condolences out to all families and will pray that you get justice for your loved ones. Disclaimer: If you are triggered by anything discussed in this podcast and need support; or aware of anyone at risk here are a few services. Please note this Podcast is based in Birmingham UK so please access services within your local region. Contact Michelle for support or public speaking events: Instagram: @forever15_youth_birmingham Twitter: @forever15youth Compass Support : https://www.compass-support.org.uk/our-services/anti-knife-crime/ LoveBrum: https://lovebrum.org.uk/cause/birmingham-says-no/ Life or Knife: https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/campaigns/life-or-knife Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org The Waiting Room - provides you with links to 100’s of Birmingham and Solihull based services that can help you take more control of your own health and wellbeing: https://the-waitingroom.org/?selected-cat=Children%20and%20Young%20People&amp;cat-id=130 Forward Thinking Birmingham : https://forwardthinkingbirmingham.nhs.uk Birmingham Youth Mental Health Support: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50224/birmingham_children_s_partnership/2218/from_birmingham_with_love/3 Titan Partnership : https://www.titan.org.uk/cce/</p>