I hold many titles but, other than being called Dad, I am a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, Consultant, PhD Researcher, CEO of @CYVCSOLVE @SOLVE_OLH
Birmingham, UK
Joined January 2012
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Thrilled to have contributed to the discussions on gun violence prevention at the @amnestyusa 2024 Conference in Washington DC 🇺🇸. Huge shoutout to Ernest Coverson and the Chicago fam for the invite.
Looking forward to the next one! 🛫🌍 – at Bristol, England
How Craig Pinkney is Disrupting the System for Good youtu.be/NxDV_BF9Fg0?si=ldii… with @SopeAgbelusi
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🚨 Be the Change You Want to See: Training is Going Strong!
There’s still time to join us for the last 2 training dates – and it’s FREE! 🙌
📅 1st Feb & 15th Feb 2025
💡 Learn practical strategies to support communities & tackle youth violence.
Book eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-the-ch…
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We are thrilled to announce the success of our collaboration with Solve and urban youth specialist Craig Pinkey (@RealActionUK) in supporting our students. Craig has encouraged students to reflect on their choices, understand the consequences, and embrace personal responsibility.
21 years ago, Ian was my college teacher during my unruly days. Now, I’m the one leading sessions at @WBA and I’m taller too! Big thanks to Ian, Simon, and the WBA family for allowing me to engage the boys, and to the @premierleague for making this possible.
The SOLVE way 🌏
Meet Kareem, from street gangs to a force for change. Kareem now uses his journey to mentor young people at risk, delivering ‘Alternative Routes’ workshops through SOLVE.
The team are so proud of his transformation and ongoing impact.
Excited to judge the First Class Angels Launch Event next week!
Got an innovative idea? This is your chance to pitch & potentially secure up to £10,000! Looking forward to the ideas our young visionaries have.
Swipe left for details & register via the QR code. See you there 👊🏿
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Join us for a powerful webinar: "Be the Change You Want to See" – empowering you to support at-risk youth & build safer communities.
🗓️ Dates:
Nov 21, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Dec 5, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Limited spots!
Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/be-the-ch…
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🎉🪅KEYNOTE CONFIRMED!🪅🎉
Craig Pinkney will address:
⭐️Challenges young people face;
⭐️Obstacles professionals encounter;
⭐️Importance of intersectional perspectives.
🗓Thurs 30th Jan 25
⏰️09:30 - 16:00 UK
📍(Hybrid) @uniofbeds Luton, LU1 3JU & Online
LTD 20% OFF: EB20
Taking the @CyvcSolve youth team to Dublin reminded me of my first international session in 2010. Proud of their work with Finglas Cabra Task Force—training, workshops, community engagement.
Nelson Mandela: “A leader is like a shepherd…” This defines our journey.
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Mark your calendars for Monday, March 10th, 2025! 🌟 Join Craig Pinkney for an electrifying session on exploring behaviour and relationships.
@ChallengePartnr @RealActionUK
#EducationEvolution #BehaviourAndRelationships
Day in the Life of SOLVE EP. 13 OUT NOW
🎥Day In The Life EP. 13 is now live! This episode shines a spotlight on our youth team’s recent activities. We also had a special visit from Luke at Jaguar Land Rover, who generously supported us with funding for new office equipment.
FULL EPISODE: youtu.be/JEtXY617pus?si=XboC…
Thank you Jaguar Land Rover, this is another big win for the SOLVE CYVC Team 🎉
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Come with us as we take you behind the scenes of our brand new podcast, "Confessions of a Youth Worker"!
Featuring: @JustSdennis, @RealActionUK, @theinvestedman, @BringingHopeUK and many more
Coming Soon....
#CommunityEngagement #PractitionerTools #Podcast #TeamFirstClassUK
The Transform Justice Podcast:
Episode 36: Is knife crime on the rise?
Tune in and me know your thoughts 💭
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🎉 Exciting news! @CyvcSolve secured funding from @TNLComFund thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund! This support will boost our initiatives for young people. A huge thanks to all National Lottery players for making this possible.
#NationalLottery #TNLCommunityFund
Thank you @blagravetrust 🫡✨
Delivered training on ‘Youth Work Approaches to Preventing Violence’ at @blagravetrust. Led by CEO Craig Pinkney, we stressed the need for evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches in funding and policy.
Thanks to the trust’s team for a great partnership!
The SOLVE way 🌎
Excited for @JustNdennis and @JustSdennis podcast, ‘Confessions of a Youth Worker.’ 🎥🎬
We tackled some tough topics, but understanding root causes of youth violence is key to crafting real solutions.
Salute! 🫡
I’m still in agony 😩😂👨🏿🦽💨💨🏀
Last week, the SOLVE team hit the court at the ‘Breakin Barriers’ wheelchair basketball 🏀 event lead by @FidelThomp10623! No win this time, but the experience and camaraderie were top-notch. Thanks to Tom and Aimee from @WarwickBearsWBC for a fantastic event.
#TeamSOLVE 💚
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Yesterday, we hosted the BCU Alumni Podcast: Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health, with @RealActionUK, @JohnnySeifert, @nileshdosa and @LJBrolan 🎙️
Catch up on what you missed 👇
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