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
Joined January 2012
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4 Mar 2024
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! 🛫🌍
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20 Mar 2025
How Craig Pinkney is Disrupting the System for Good youtu.be/NxDV_BF9Fg0?si=ldii… with @SopeAgbelusi
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Craig Pinkney retweeted
28 Jan 2025
🚨 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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Craig Pinkney retweeted
7 Feb 2025
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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3 Dec 2024
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 🌏
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26 Nov 2024
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.
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22 Nov 2024
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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Craig Pinkney retweeted
21 Nov 2024
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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Craig Pinkney retweeted
11 Nov 2024
🎉🪅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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24 Oct 2024
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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Craig Pinkney retweeted
14 Oct 2024
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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16 Aug 2024
Day in the Life of SOLVE EP. 13 OUT NOW
13 Aug 2024
🎥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…
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12 Aug 2024
Thank you Jaguar Land Rover, this is another big win for the SOLVE CYVC Team 🎉
12 Aug 2024
Big thanks to Jaguar Land Rover for blessing the SOLVE team with 6K for office equipment! 🌟 Grabbed some new desktops, laptops, and merch. Shout out to Luke A and Leroy C for making it happen. This will boost our reach both nationally and internationally. Exciting things ahead!
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Craig Pinkney retweeted
6 Aug 2024
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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1 Aug 2024
The Transform Justice Podcast:
Episode 36: Is knife crime on the rise?
Tune in and me know your thoughts 💭
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
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22 Jul 2024
🎉 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
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20 Jun 2024
Thank you @blagravetrust 🫡✨
20 Jun 2024
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 🌎
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11 Jun 2024
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! 🫡
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9 Jun 2024
I’m still in agony 😩😂👨🏿🦽💨💨🏀
9 Jun 2024
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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Craig Pinkney retweeted
16 May 2024
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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