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Brain Injury Survivor Targets Youth Violence Nationwide
16 Jul
Summary
- Man shares his story of surviving a brain injury after an unprovoked attack.
- He aims to educate over 1,000 pupils about violence dangers.
- Campaign expands from East Yorkshire to nationwide to prevent future incidents.
Paul Spence, a survivor of a severe brain injury, is embarking on a nationwide campaign to educate young people about the consequences of violence. In 2012, Spence suffered a brain hemorrhage after an unprovoked punch in a bar, leading to a lengthy rehabilitation period. He founded the charity Paul for Brain Recovery in 2016.
Since its inception, Spence has engaged with over 1,000 secondary school students in East Yorkshire, discussing topics such as the impact of violence, misogyny, and emotional intelligence. His initiative, which includes distributing his book 'One Punch Ruins Lives,' is now expanding to Lincolnshire and then across the UK. Spence also collaborates with youth justice services to deter reoffending, aiming to make a significant difference in preventing future violence.
