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Introducing My Debut Book on understanding Knife Crime

I'm proud to share some exciting news - I’m now officially a published author. After months of research, writing, and reflection, my first book, Breaking the Chain: Your Life, Choice & Future, is finally complete and available to buy now on Amazon and via the direct links below.

This project has been a labour of love and purpose, and I’m humbled by the positive response it’s already receiving.

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Why I Wrote This Book

Breaking the Chain is my contribution to the ongoing effort to address the knife crime epidemic devastating so many lives across the UK and beyond. This book is more than just pages bound together—it’s a call to action.

I’ve written it to inform, inspire, and empower. It’s a transformative guide that blends awareness, education, and action—exploring the root causes, history, and societal impact of knife crime through a lens of lived experience and real-life stories.

Whether you're a young person, parent, educator, or community leader, I believe this book offers practical insights and real strategies for prevention, safety, and community engagement. I also discuss the critical role of youth leadership, policy reform, and grassroots activism—because change starts with us.

Why This Matters to Me

Knife crime isn’t just a headline—it’s a crisis affecting real people, real families, and real futures. I wrote this book because I believe we all have a part to play in breaking the cycle and building safer, stronger communities.

If we can raise awareness, educate ourselves and others, and take meaningful action, we can change the narrative—together.

Let’s rewrite the story. Let’s break the chain.


Edwin Duggan LLB(Hons)

Published 15th May 2025