Craig Specialises In...
Training & Professional Development
Craig delivers interactive workshops for young people and bespoke training for professionals in Criminal Justice, Education, Community, Health, Social Services, Family Support and Faith Based Organisations. Most of Craig’s workshops and bespoke training is delivered locally and nationally, however he has spoken and trained professionals at a numerous international conferences and events across Europe, the Caribbean and in the United States.
Advisory Roles
Craig is the former UK Lead for the EUGANGS Project, which is a collaborative research project focusing on serious youth violence, in conjunction with universities and private sector organisations across seven European countries. Craig is currently an advisor for several bodies such as the National Youth Agency (UK), The Children’s Society (UK) Police and Crime Commission Office (West Midlands), Norfolk County Council (Children’s Services), Violence Reduction Unit (Birmingham and Nottingham) and the Ministry of Justice in Jamaica. Due to his expertise, Craig is often asked to comment for local and national news, radio and has featured in a number of documentaries.
Research
Craig has authored and co-authored a number of reports, and peer-reviewed academic publications. Craig's research interests include Urban Street Gangs, Youth Violence, Social Media and Street Violence, Trauma, Masculinity, Public Health and Desistance.