This report explores the issue of vulnerability as a driver of serious violence, focusing on young people.

The third phase of Crest's programme of research into drivers of serious violence examines vulnerability.

What lessons can we learn from those who work with the most vulnerable young people experiencing serious violence?

In a sense, the latest statistics are like looking in the rear view mirror. They do not illustrate the dramatic impact of the lockdown.

We consider the effects of the pandemic on the criminal justice system and explore how agencies might look to manage its impact on victims.

Following the publication of our report, 'What is driving serious violence: drugs', Crest presented to a panel of cross-party MPs and peers.

This is the second in a series of reports investigating the drivers of serious violence in England and Wales in recent years.

If Dominic Cummings is to be believed, the present government is not going to run on the normal rules of conventional politics.

For in virtually any year aside from the last three years, last week's figures would be the subject of national soul-searching.

This report from Crest presents a stark picture of rising homicide, knife crime, robbery and gun crime in England and Wales.

This report provides an overview of serious violence, examines the scale and nature of the problem.

Crest is running a two-year programme of work examining the underlying causes and drivers of serious violence.