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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🚨 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 👇
youtube.com/watch?v=8MuD_dYu…
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week! Join us TOMORROW for the BCU Alumni Podcast: Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health, where we will be joined by @RealActionUK, @JohnnySeifert, @nileshdosa and @LJBrolan 🎙️
Book now 👉 bcu.ac.uk/news-events/calend…
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Join us NEXT WEEK for the BCU Alumni Podcast: Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health, where we will be joined by @RealActionUK, @JohnnySeifert, @nileshdosa and @LJBrolan 🎙️
📅 Weds 15th May, 3-4PM
📍 online
🔗 bcu.ac.uk/news-events/calend…
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Join us for the BCU Alumni Podcast: Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health, where we will be joined by @RealActionUK, @JohnnySeifert, @nileshdosa and @LJBrolan 🎙️
📅 Weds 15th May, 3-4PM
📍 online
🔗 bcu.ac.uk/news-events/calend…
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Teaming up with the VRU in Bristol, SOLVE has been delivering the Choices programme across the city. Led by Fidel Thompson & CEO Craig Pinkney, it focuses on raising awareness, building resilience, and offering therapy for young people.
The SOLVE way 🌎 – at Birmingham, England
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Completed a pivotal service day with Croydon. Dr. @Lizzi_Fitz and our CEO @RealActionUK led an invigorating session on burnout, self-care, professional growth, and trauma-informed approaches. Looking forward to ongoing collaboration and development with the Croydon Council. – at Arlington, VA
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Today we revisit one of our most popular episodes from our PowerTalk podcast season 2 with @RealActionUK Craig Pinkney from @CyvcSolve and our CEO @bcwlindsay. In this clip Craig addresses The Impact of Social Media on Music and Violence in Our Community.
Full episode below.
youtu.be/ChFWxFPiDd8?si=_3zY…
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No cake is baked without flour!
Real talk from @RealActionUK Craig Pinkney 👊🏾
#YouthandCommunity #YouthViolence #SocialMedia #DrillMusic #GrimeMusic #RapMusic #TrapMusic #UrbanMusic #BlackMusic #SocialContext #SystembyDesign
Today we revisit one of our most popular episodes from our PowerTalk podcast season 2 with @RealActionUK Craig Pinkney from @CyvcSolve and our CEO @bcwlindsay. In this clip Craig addresses The Impact of Social Media on Music and Violence in Our Community.
Full episode below.
youtu.be/ChFWxFPiDd8?si=_3zY…
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Honoured to collaborate with @PowerTheFightUK at @young_ealing today. The SOLVE team delivered a workshop on 'Exiting Young People from Gangs'. Much respect to our CEO @RealActionUK for sharing vital insights and research.
Thanks to the PTF team & Hollie Hartley for hosting us. – at Paddington, London
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🔥 Special shoutout to Craig Pinkney for sharing his excessive experience and knowledge on the topic, and showing the importance of youth workers as the glue of our communities. 💯
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🚨 "Murder Media: Social Media, Music, & Violence" webinar is back! Led by our CEO @RealActionUK, explore the nexus between online platforms, music culture, & urban violence.
📅 20th May '24
⏰ 13:00-15:00
Limited spots! Book now on Eventbrite or visit solvecyvc.com
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A productive week at @CoBCollege with the SOLVE team, engaging 150+ students about life choices, mental health, and resilience. Thanks to Annette Easy and the college staff for enabling these vital conversations. Looking forward to next year! #YouthEmpowerment #Education – at West Bridgford, England
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Today I'm giving evidence to The Jay Review of Child Criminal Exploitation @actnforchildren on safeguarding & youth work. Highlighting @Abianda1 @Juvenis @RealActionUK @Feeling_SafeCOV @HopeCollective2 & others & the need for asset-based, intersectional youth work relationships.
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Our CEO Craig Pinkney @RealActionUK delivered an impactful keynote on youth violence & conflict at @RCA, hosted by #AcrossRCA. Inspired by the deep engagement of students ready to make a difference. Grateful to RCA and AcrossRCA for a memorable evening of learning and connection. – at South East, England
