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We are raising funds for our anti-knife crime work with children aged 10-16. Our work enables young people to learn about the dangers of knife crime and empower them to make decisions to keep themselves, and others, safe. This is vital right now, as knife crime has increased since the pandemic.
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Situation
Knife crime levels are 46% higher than they were in 2012. 2022 saw record levels of knife-related homicides in the country (282). Fearful for their safety, more young people report carrying knives. However, 70% of young people in A&E with stab injuries have been stabbed with their own knife. The drivers of knife crime (poverty, tensions between young people) have worsened during the pandemic, and many (including London’s Mayor) believe the cost-of-living crisis could lead to more knife crime.
Solution
We run anti-knife crime workshops for children, aged 10-16, in London and Nottingham. In these, young people move through 6 different themed rooms, guided by trained facilitators. We use a combination of age-appropriate role play, real life stories and quizzes to keep young people engaged. Overall, our workshops look at the consequences of knife crime on the victim, offender, family and the wider community. The workshops also teach young people how to make positive decisions to stay safe.
