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The African Triangle Initiative, Awareness and EnlightenmentA Century of Impact: The Legacy of Black ExcellenceSend us a textIn November, ATI Founder & CEO, Dr. Craig Reed, presented at the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference, hosted by the National Association of College Deans, Registrars, and Admissions Officers (NACDRAO) in Greensboro, North Carolina. In addition to his presentation, Dr. Reed recorded a special podcast episode live from NACDRAO’s College Fair for high school students.Founded on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University, NACDRAO is proudly celebrating 100 years of impact and excellence. The organization was created to provide a space for Deans and Registrars of Black co...
2026-01-1534 min
Doctor Who: The Missing Episodes PodcastDoctor Who: The Missing Episodes Podcast - Special Edition - Dominic SandbrookSupport us on Patreon 👉https://www.patreon.com/missingepisodes 🙌Â
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Our next story in the regular series is the last of the pure historicals—making it the perfect time to reflect on the place of the historical adventure in early Doctor Who. To mark the occasion, Tim is joined by historian, broadcaster, and co-host of the acclaimed The Rest Is History podcast, Dominic Sandbrook.Â
Dominic’s work on post-war Britain o...
2025-09-2943 min
2 Cool 4 School PodcastEP 23- School to Prison Pipeline"While traditional discussions focus on exclusion, the reality is that these harmful trajectories are set much earlier"- Joel Dunn In this episode I sat down with Craig Pinkney founder of Solve: The Centre for Youth Violence and Conflict and Joel Dunn founder of Paradigm Project to unpack one of the most urgent issues affecting our youth. The school to prison pipeline.
2025-07-091h 06
The Express Truth ShowCraig Pinkney on Life After Lockdown, Working with the Premier League & Expanding Beyond BirminghamIn this week’s episode, we are delighted to bring back special guest Craig Pinkney, who last sat down with us in 2019. In this discussion, Craig talks about how he transitioned from working at a university to developing his own organisations during the trying times of Covid. He also shares how collaborations led to opportunities to work with the Premier League. Craig speaks openly about managing his mental health while being involved in this line of work, growing beyond Birmingham, and training the next generation of youth workers — explaining what this process really consists of.Join this channel to get...
2025-05-061h 45
In Dispute: 10 Famous Trials That Changed HistoryO.J. Simpson’s Murder Trial: The Clues That Changed EverythingOn June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were murdered outside Brown’s Brentwood home, sparking one of the most infamous criminal cases in history. The investigation quickly led to O.J. Simpson, with key evidence including blood at the crime scene and his Rockingham estate. Five days later, his arrest warrant triggered a surreal, slow-speed Bronco chase that captivated millions. With the trial lasting 474 days and shaping public perception of the judicial system, this episode breaks down the core elements of the case to explain how the jury reached its controversial verdict. SPECIAL THANKS TO...
2025-02-1847 min
The Path Of The Audacious RebelBeyond Crime: Exposing the root causes of Crime and Youth Violence | interview with Craig PinkneyIn this powerful episode of The Path of the Audacious Rebel, I sit down with Craig Pinkney, one of the UK’s leading criminologists and urban youth specialists, to dive deep into the root causes of crime and violence. We go beyond surface-level discussions, exploring the psychology of gang culture, systemic failures, and the transformative solutions needed to break the cycle of violence.🔹 What drives young people into crime?🔹 How do trauma, poverty, and societal neglect fuel violence?🔹 Can rehabilitation and intervention truly work?Craig brings his decades of experience in criminology, youth intervention, and social justice to the conversatio...
2025-02-1355 min
Mek Sense with MelzyThe Truth About Knife Crime and Youth Work with Craig Pinkney | Mek Sense with Melzy | EP.19We’re back with Craig Pinkney for Part 2, breaking down real issues around knife crime, how his team at Solve steps up, and why working with young people is deeper than just a job. Craig also drops gems on staying sane in the madness and why re-educating youth workers is a game-changer.Lock in now—you don’t wanna miss this one!Instagram : @meksensewithmelzyYouTube : @melzy.j
2024-11-2040 minMek Sense with MelzyDo You Know Where Your Kids Are? Craig Pinkney on Protecting Our Youth | Mek Sense EP.18In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, host Melzy sits down with criminologist and youth specialist Craig Pinkney for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the realities facing today’s youth. Together, they dive into the challenges young people encounter—from street pressures to broken systems—and discuss what we, as parents and communities, can do to protect and empower our kids. It’s time to hold ourselves accountable and step up for the next generation. Don’t miss this essential episode!
2024-11-1239 min
Not In My House (A Basketball Podcast)Chad Bell: Former Nevada Star, Pro & NBA/G-League CoachSend us a textOur local fans will appreciate this episode! We have a special guest that we have wanted to have on this show for a very long time. Chad Bell is in the house! The former Nevada Wolf Pack star joins Zach for a conversation that we know will have a huge impact on our listeners.Chad Bell is from Inglewood CA where the hoops scene is no joke. He played his college basketball at New Mexico and of course for our very own Nevada Wolfpack. He went on to...
2024-11-081h 20
The Transform Justice PodcastEp36: Is knife crime on the rise?The US has guns, we have knives. Knife crime is often at the centre of our dialogue around crime, public safety, and urban youth culture. But is it on the rise?
In this episode hosts Rob and Penelope are joined by Jon Yates, chief executive of the Youth Endowment Fund, and Craig Pinkney, criminologoist and urban youth specialist. They discuss the loaded dialogue around knife crime, why people carry knives, and what could be done to reduce these crimes.
Jon Yates @YouthEndowFund
Read the latest report from the Youth Endowment...
2024-07-2632 min
Let's Talk Forensic Psychology#11 Let's Talk Gangs and Youth ViolenceDr Chantal Scaillet is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who has considerable experience working in prisons and NHS settings, and has published in the areas of managing people with personality difficulties who have offended & working with trauma in young adult men. She is currently the Strategic Clinical Lead of the Pathways Service at HMYOI Aylesbury working with high risk, high harm young adult men. Chantal is also a guest lecturer for Masters students at Queen Mary University of London.
Mr Craig Pinkney is a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, PhD Researcher, Founder and Director of Solve: The Centre for Youth Violence...
2024-07-2049 min
The Social Matters PodcastEpisode 7 (S6). Addressing Violence & Conflict with Young People (ft. Craig Pinkney)Informative, powerful, inspirational, fun and an important listen! Just some of the words we’d use to describe this episode.Nadia, Fran and Eugene were privileged to be joined by Craig Pinkney. Craig Pinkney is a nationally and internationally recognised Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, and esteemed CEO of several organisations, including SOLVE: The Centre for Youth Violence and Conflict and SOLVE Housing, a provider of Ofsted-Registered Children's Homes based in the West Midlands. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Craig has carved out a reputation as one of the country's leading experts in tackling youth violence, ga...
2024-01-0754 min
The Black & Raww PodcastA Change Is NEEDED Within The Education System - A conversation with Karl C. Pupé FRSAThis week’s episode is with Karl C. Pupe who has been a teacher for 12 years in different specialisms of the education system. He is also the author of ‘The Action Hero Teacher’ and is transitioning to becoming an educational consultant. He brings a wealth of knowledge about young people and education. We talk about a range of topics from his experience as a teacher working in special provisions, austerity and its effects on society, gang culture, the education system and more.
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2022-08-121h 37
Us People PodcastCraig Pinkney - Criminologist - Urban Youth Specialist - PhD Researcher and Director - Season 2 - #070 {Make The Next Generation Win}Send Us A Message or Ask Us A Question? In this episode of the Us People Podcast. Craig Pinkney - Criminologist - Urban Youth Specialist - PhD Researcher and Director & I get educated and streetwise in conversation. We talk about the work Craig does being in his D&A, his grandparents starting a project called the nightingale project, The men who have influenced him in his life, and how they have made a difference compared to his friends not having a male figure in their lives. What a Criminologist & Urban Youth Specialist is and d...
2021-07-061h 16
Isupk United KingdomISUPK with special guest Craig pinkney what is the solution for knife crime in the endzCraig pinkney who is a criminologist urban youth specialist and does alot of youth work with young offenders came to sit down with the isupk to discuss topics #knifecrime #youngoffenders #prison #fathers #business #rolemodels #ghettos #gangs # drugs #education #reform
2021-03-271h 36
It's All Blakademik PodcastS5E1 - Trauma In The Black CommunityThe last few months, more than recent history, has been heavy to say the least. From the constant police brutality to the COVID-19 Pandemic disproportionately affecting Black People. There's a (justified) focus on the Black American experience but what about Britain and the trauma caused to it's Black citizens?Featuring: Dr Roberta Babb, Justin Finlayson & Craig Pinkney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-10-1951 min
Trauma | Resonance | ResilienceSeason 3, Episode 1 LIVE Webinar with Craig Pinkney on Anti Racism, the language of youth and ACTION!Send us a textCraig Pinkney is a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist and Director at Solve: The Centrefor Youth Violence and Conflict CIC (UK). Craig is an experienced Youth Worker andacademically holds a BA (Hons) in Youth & Community Development (JNC), Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning, Post Graduate Certificate in Research, Masters in Criminology and is currently a PhD Researcher in Social Sciences at Birmingham City University. Craig has over 16 years of experience as an outreach worker, transformational speaker,international gang exit strategist, mediator, mentor and filmmaker. He is w...
2020-09-1848 min
HP TalksHow Do We Solve Youth Crime?In episode 8 of HP Talks, I speak to Craig Pinkney. A criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist and the founder a director of Solve. A research and training institution that helps organisations understand the causes of violence.Â
Craig speaks to me about what inspired him to become a youth worker and create Solve. We also discuss the changing nature of understanding youth violence along with mental health and societal pressures that influence youth violence. Finally, we briefly talk about white privilege and systematic racism.
If you want to find out more about Craig and his work see t...
2020-08-0651 min
Lockdown Season The Podcast SeriesTHE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS DEATHA CONVERSATION WITH CRAIG PINKNEY @STREETACEDEMICS AND DARREN LAVILLE @THEEPIPHANYPEOPLE. A CONVERSATION ON SYSTEMIC RACISM.
2020-06-1750 min
Lockdown Season The Podcast SeriesPicking up the Pieces with our Children after the COVID-19 Lockdown.(Darren Laville & Craig Pinkney)A CONVERSATION WITH CRAIG PINKNEY @STREETACADEMICS AND DARREN LAVILLE @THEEPIPHANYPEOPLE
2020-06-1657 min
The DOATBM PodcastCraig Pinkney (Street Academics UK) Retelling Black Radicalism in 2020SPECIAL GUEST CRIMINOLOGIST/COMMUNITY ACTIVIST - CRAIG PINKNEY joins this weeks episode
Community Building
Problems we face in 2020Â
Understanding Trauma From A Criminology Aspect
Culture Vultures
Tim Westwood & Charlie Sloth
Gang Mentality (Is there really a cause?)
Black Family Dynamics
Ways to heal
2020-06-121h 08
Bout Dat XperienceCraig Pinkney (Street Academics UK) Retelling Black Radicalism in 2020SPECIAL GUEST CRIMINOLOGIST/COMMUNITY ACTIVIST - CRAIG PINKNEY joins this weeks episode Community BuildingProblems we face in 2020Â Understanding Trauma From A Criminology AspectCulture VulturesTim Westwood & Charlie SlothGang Mentality (Is there really a cause?)Black Family DynamicsWays to heal --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bout-dat/message
2020-06-121h 08
PowerTalkPowerTalk S3 - Lockdown Edition EP7 - Craig Pinkney - Culturally Competent Therapy, COVID-19Craig Pinkney is a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, Lecturer and one of the UK’s leading thinkers/doers in responding to Gangs & Serious Youth Violence and leads the think tank SOLVE. Academically Craig holds a BA (Hons) in Youth & Community Development, PG Cert in Teaching and Learning, Master’s degree in Criminology and is currently undertaking his PhD in Social Science. Craig joins Ben Lindsay, founder of the charity Power The Fight on the PowerTalk Podcast talking about Culturally Competent Therapy, Trauma and the impact of COVID-19 on youth work.
PowerTALKs are Short powerful interviews from leading youth violence experts, spre...
2020-06-0650 min
The Middle West PodcastEpisode 32 - Craig Pinkney - Gangs & RacismIn our first ever video episode, we speak to Craig Pinkney, a criminologist, urban youth specialist, and the founder and director of the centre for youth violence & conflict. We discuss knife crime, gang exit strategies, and youth sports. You can follow Craig on Twitter @RealActionUKÂ
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2020-03-221h 02
LetsDoHumansWhy Do 'Black' Boys Kill Each Other? with Craig Pinkney | LetsDoHumans Podcast #28 It was an honour to be invited to Birmingham to speak to the amazing academic and community leader Craig Pinkney.
With the ongoing increase of youth violence within our inner cities i decided it was time to find and speak to someone who is well read academically and also has the street credibility to help me understand the violence amongst our youth.
In this episode we covered many of the issues facing young men in todays society such as poverty, fatherless homes, misconceptions of masculinity, drill music and its impact on the youth and many more.
Craig Pinkney is a...
2019-10-221h 43
PowerTalkPowerTalk S2/EP4 - Gangs, Youth Violence and Trauma Part 2 - Craig PinkneyCraig Pinkney is a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, Lecturer and one of the UK’s leading thinkers/doers in responding to Gangs & Serious Youth Violence. Academically Craig holds, a BA (Hons) in Youth & Community Development, PG Cert in Teaching and Learning, Master’s degree in Criminology and is currently undertaking his PhD in Social Science. Craig joins Ben Lindsay, founder of the charity Power The Fight on the PowerTalk Podcast for part 2 of a two part interview to discuss his journey into the field and gangs, youth Violence and trauma.
PowerTALKs are Short powerful interviews from leading youth violence experts, spre...
2019-10-0625 min
PowerTalkPowerTalk S2/EP3 - Gangs, Youth Violence and Trauma Part 1 - Craig PinkneyCraig Pinkney is a Criminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, Lecturer and one of the UK’s leading thinkers/doers in responding to Gangs & Serious Youth Violence. Academically Craig holds, a BA (Hons) in Youth & Community Development, PG Cert in Teaching and Learning, Master’s degree in Criminology and is currently undertaking his PhD in Social Science.
Craig joins Ben Lindsay, founder of the charity Power The Fight on the PowerTalk Podcast for part 1 of a two part interview to discuss his journey into the field and gangs, youth Violence and trauma.
PowerTALKs are Short powerful interviews from leading youth violence experts, spre...
2019-09-2825 min
The Roadman's Guide - Series 1The Roadman's Guide: Episode 5 - Craig PinkneyCriminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, Lecturer & Founder of Real Action UK, Craig Pinkney graces us with community struggles, the journey of struggles Craig take us through some of his extraordinary life experiences, barriers, family, community, education system, social changes and more. Just listen to one of our Mr Community of the roads, another gripping story.
2017-05-2930 min
The Roadman's Guide - Series 1The Roadman's Guide: Episode 5 - Craig PinkneyCriminologist, Urban Youth Specialist, Lecturer & Founder of Real Action UK, Craig Pinkney graces us with community struggles, the journey of struggles Craig take us through some of his extraordinary life experiences, barriers, family, community, education system, social changes and more. Just listen to one of our Mr Community of the roads, another gripping story.
2017-05-2930 min
Brain Burps About BooksBBAB 239 : Idea Generator for Your YA NovelBrain Burps About Books Podcast #239 Idea Generator for Your YA Novel An Interview with Anne Collier Announcements Just a quick note to let you know that I'm starting a new podcast soon called Writing for Children (if I haven't already started by the time you hear this). Want to know more? It's going to be pretty awesome and very different from this show. Go to writingforchildren.com to learn more. Not sure how to get started with your marketing? Get Your First 1000 Followers is my new LIVE class coming...
2015-08-211h 05