Josh's Story - Crime Prevention Presentation

The Josh Hanson Charitable Trust

When

What

Josh was a local young person, with an infectious laugh, living a full and fun life with his family and friends. In 2015, aged 21, he lost his life in an unprovoked attack.

In his name, The Josh Hanson Trust, is delivering impactful work across NW London, to tackle crime and inspire young people to make the right choices, to give them hope and tools to reach their potential.

The Offer to Schools:

(*The offer is funded and is currently being offered FREE to primary and secondary schools in Harrow)

• Tracey Hanson, CEO of The Josh Hanson Trust, and Josh's mother, will deliver an inspiring (age-appropriate) FREE presentation to students in primary / secondary school and colleges

• This is typically delivered in assembly time, and can take place over number of days if you would like multiple year groups to benefit

• In the presentation we cover Josh's personal inspiring story of overcoming struggles with neurodiversity, and overcoming challenges to create a fulfilled and happy life for himself

• We also look at how knife crime cut his life short, impacted Josh's network of family and friends, and the impact of knife crime

• We address responsibility, personal safety and self-awareness. The lessons shared are aspirational and empowering and have a profound impact on every audience.

We have delivered this presentation successfully throughout schools in Harrow including Nower Hill, Whitmore High, Whitefriars and Elmgrove Primary School.

What Students Learn

• Improved awareness of the consequences of crime

• Increased understanding of personal safety

• Increased sense of personal responsibility

• A clearer understanding of the impact of Trauma

• A very clear message to seek support if needed

What the Partner School Need to Know or Provide

• Meeting to discuss the focus of the presentation and content criteria

• Assembly Hall

• Projector

• Commitment to providing feedback

What Students Have Said About The Session

"Made me think beyond the media presentation of knife crime"

"I learnt that we have a responsibility to turn our own lives around, the right mentality can save your life."

"I gained an awareness of how to know if the place I am in is safe, and also a new motivation to try and pursue my goals and live life to the full."

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