North Wales Police set to support Stephen Lawrence Day in memory of murdered teenager

North Wales Police will commemorate the second ever national day of commemoration for murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence.

The day is coordinated by the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, which was founded by Stephen’s mother, Baroness Lawrence.

The Trust works to inspire and support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and to create a fairer society

Stephen was just 18, and a keen student, hoping to become an architect when he was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack in east London on 22^nd April, 1993.

His death prompted wide-spread outcry and ultimately held to changes in the way police forces across the country deal with such crimes.

Two years ago ‘Stephen Lawrence Day’ was launched to mark the 25th anniversary of the day he died, to ensure that his life and death would never be forgotten.

Inspector Ceri Hawe from the North Wales Police Workforce Representation Team said: “Stephen Lawrence Day is about the part we all play in creating a society in which everyone can flourish.

“It is also an opportunity for young people to be inspired about what they can achieve in their own lives and to get involved in creating the kind of community they want to live in.

“We are asking people to share cards on social media as part of a national campaign to tell people what a difference Stephen’s story has made to their lives.

“Or other ways to get involved include asking children to paint a picture of Stephen to upload to social media.

“We all have the power to make a difference. Let’s make Stephen Lawrence Day full of small, positive actions that can make a difference.”

Carl Foulkes, Chief Constable of North Wales Police said: “Stephen Lawrence Day provides us with a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and remember Stephen’s life and legacy, and also focus on the steps we can take to help young people make positive choices, contribute to their communities and live their best life.”

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust has set three challenges to choose from that reflect the aims of Stephen Lawrence Day, and asking you to post what you do online. They are:

• Inspire and support children and young people to make choices and actions that enable them and others to live their best lives
• Encourage and enable children and young people to play an active role in building stronger communities in which everyone can flourish
• Give children and young people a strong voice in driving social change and creating a society that treats everyone with fairness and respect

Further information can be found on the campaign website.