Can a psychologist help Wiltshire Police prevent knife crime?

Davis is co-founder of Owen’s World, a charity set up in memory of 18-year-old Owen Dunn.

She believes that earlier intervention could make a lasting difference.

“As we know from working with kids, the level of trust with the police is low,” she said.

“The majority of people that we work with are vulnerable.

“They are the ones that are more at risk of becoming involved in knife crime, it’s important we understand them.”

The charity holds education workshops for young people about the risks of carrying knives, fundraises for bleed kits in local communities, and is campaigning for parents and carers to talk to their children about the risks of carrying knives.

A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and 18-year-old Tyler Hunt were convicted of Mr Dunn’s murder in 2023.

Davis talks with compassion and understanding about young people, including those responsible for Owen’s death.

“There were two boys involved in Owen’s murder and I feel they were let down majorly. I firmly believe if this was in place before, Owen would still be here,” she said.

The year-long project is being funded by the Home Office as part of a serious crime prevention fund.

The results will be assessed to see if it could be used elsewhere, or extended.