lewis dunne foundation
London
The Lewis Dunne Foundation (LDF) provides a community centred approach to
children, young people and families. Following the devastating loss of wholly
innocent Lewis who was killed by a single shotgun blast as he walked along the
Liverpool - Leeds canal in Eldonian Village, Liverpool. At the time Lewis had
planned to meet a friend on the night of 15th November 2015. LDF was set up to
combat the exploitation and recruitment of Children and Young People into
criminal behaviour. LDF aims to restore safer communities that develop Young
People who are socially aware and make positive decisions. The Children, Young
People and Families across Merseyside are challenged at a local level, where
vulnerable and exposed young people are engaging with LDF through the awareness
of Gun, Knife and Drug crime. Work is already being conducted with at risk young
people who share an openness and key indicators of criminal exploitation.
Drawing focus and attention to the negative impact this has on individuals,
families and whole communities.