My 13 year old son has been mugged

[frangelle]

Josh is ok - just a bit more black and blue today as the bruising comes out. I've had a horrible night though - couldn't get to sleep - ended up wandering about the house in the small hours. I coudln't stop thinking about the fact that all the attacks I've heard of down there - noone called 999. It's like these children think that being robbed or attacked isn't enough to call it. Although Josh and his friends weren't on the skate park when it happened they were close and there's been lots of these attacks on skaters just recently.

I think they're scared of being accused of calling the police for nothing..I'm wondering if we could do a little campaign to encourage the kids to call 999 when this happens. So my mind's going overtime and I'm wondering if I could get a little sponsorship from the skate companies to produce little credit card size flyers encouraging them to call 999 if this happens and a little more safety info like how to contact the PCSO who are responsible for the park for minor offences etc. This is the largest skate park in the country and it's set in a brilliant place with a HUGE playground for children with loads of play equipment as well.

Hmmm have to think about this

That's a really good idea. It's awful though, it worries me to think what youth crime is gonna be like when kierans old enought to go out etc

 

[glitzyglamgirl]

Thats a fantastic idea libs, from what I remember of my youth (I used to hang out with skaters) and assuming it hasnt changed much since then, its pretty much a tight tribe and they all look out for eachother and dont really fight among themselves - if thats still the case then a campiagn like that should be very well recieved!

Maybe ask your son what he thinks and if it would be something that would go down well? Im bet he'd be well proud of you if it happened

 

[libs]

yaaaaay

Just had a v quick reply from the guy who organises all the local skate events etc - he thinks its a great idea and is also contacting his contacts at the council to see what they can do - he's also suggested (as I was thinking ) that the local skate shop may sponsor - really good shop.

Only thing is he wants it to be ready to go on 21st June as there's a huge skate event then at the park. Working this afternoon but guessing that tomorrow will be spent visiting the skate shop etc.

This will at least keep my mind off my 2ww

 

[Jo]

Aw Libs thats awful, Glad Josh doesn't seem too shaken by it all, sounds like a good strong lad
Great idea that you have had, its just a shame it takes something like this for people to sit up and take notice

So annoying that adult probably saw this happen and did nothing to stop it, I would have been the first to wade in there

Good luck with your campaign hun

 

[monster_munch]

That is absolutely fantastic Libs - what a great idea and good on you for doing something about it!

Well done - hopefully it will have a positive effect!

 

[Happybunny]

Well done Libs, it is great something positive can come from this horrible act! I hope your son is ok, there is absolutely no excuse for the idiots that attcked him. I hope the police find them and scare the living daylights out of them.

 

[gingerpig]

^ Exactly what I was going to say! Well done you and as well.