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Knife crime campaigner to visit Telford

02/03/2020

A campaigner who lost her son to knife crime is to visit Telford to share her experiences and help educate young people about positive life choices.

Anti-knife campaigner Alison Cope is the mother of Joshua Ribera who was murdered in 2013. Since Joshua's death Alison has worked tirelessly to share her son's life and death story to educate young people about the real consequences of youth violence.

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She will visit University Centre Telford, part of the University of Wolverhampton, on Monday, 16 March 2020.

The free talk will take place on Level 3 of Southwater One, from 7-8pm.

The event coincides with the iconic Knife Angel sculpture being in Southwater Square in Telford throughout March.

Paula Harrison, University Centre Telford Coordinator, said: “It is an honour to welcome Alison Cope to University Centre Telford to talk on this important subject. 

“This is an opportunity to listen to Alison speak about supporting and safeguarding our children by educating them on positive life choices.

“Visitors can also visit the iconic Knife Angel sculpture which is currently on a national anti-violence UK tour and we’re delighted to be welcoming it to Telford in March.”

Places are free but need to be pre-booked. To register, please contact us on 01952 277777 or enquiries@uctelford.co.uk or book through Eventbrite:

http://UCTelford.eventbrite.com

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Further information

Date Issued: Monday, 02 March 2020

For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.

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