Alicia Manners, founder of One Punch: Raising Awareness, delivered special assemblies to students at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy, Cockburn School and Cockburn John Charles Academy with powerful message about the life-altering consequences of a single punch.
Through her personal story, Alicia emphasised how one impulsive action could change lives forever, leaving victims and their families with lasting emotional and physical scars.
During the assembly, Alicia shared her own experiences, drawing from the painful impact that violence has had on her life. Her aim was not just to share her personal journey but to encourage students to think critically before making decisions that could lead to harm. “Stop. Think. Make a Choice,” she urged, encouraging young people to pause before reacting impulsively in moments of anger or frustration.
Alicia’s campaign, One Punch: Raising Awareness, seeks to educate young people about the gravity of violent actions. Her message is simple but powerful – violence is never the answer, and a momentary lapse in judgment can have lifelong repercussions.
The assemblies had a profound effect on the students, encouraging them to reflect on their own behaviours and how they can make positive choices in moments of conflict.
By sharing her personal experience and advocating for the importance of pausing before reacting, Alicia Manners is helping to break the cycle of violence, one punch at a time. Her message is clear: we all have the power to make better choices and to choose peace over violence.
This post is based on a press release issued by Cockburn Multi-academy Trust
Photo: Alicia Manners of One Punch: Raising Awareness
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