Combatting Violence
The Chris Allen Podcast
Saturday, 18 October 2025 - 37 minutes
Guests in this podcast are Simon Forster, Mark Brindley, Charlotte Paterson and Sienna Ahir.
The West Midlands Police and Crime plan encapsulates the vision of Commissioner Simon Forster, following extensive consultation. Two of the priorities are
- Preventing and tackling serious youth violence and knife crime
- Preventing and tackling violence against women and girls
Joining us for the conversation were Mark Brindley and Charlotte Paterson (nee Brindley) of the James Brindley Foundation. James lost his life in a stabbing over eight years’ ago.
Also with us was guest presenter, Sienna Ahir, who in her capacity as a Youth MP had worked on Community Safety issues.
Links:
Police and Crime Commissioner website (re the Police and Crime Plan)
https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk
The James Brindley Foundation (re Safer Streets #walkwithoutworry
https://jamesbrindleyfoundation.co.uk
West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership
No Excuse for Abuse resources
