Worried about knife crime ?

When we read about fatal stabbings of young people
country, it is both heart breaking and frightening.
making headlines across the
Every child’s life lost is devastating, not only to their families but also to their
communities. It is very understandable that you might feel overwhelmed by the
scale of the problem,
But it’s important to keep the issue in perspective,. And to remember that there are
concrete actions we can take to address the issue. While knife crime is a serious
issue, with rising trends in certain areas, it’s not necessarily the biggest or most
widespread crime,
Knife crime is a significant concern, particularly in London and other urban areas,
but it doesn’t represent the largest portion of overall crime,
according to a report
from the Institute for Government.
Useful organisations and resources
If you want to know more about what you and your community can do to help
there are several organisations doing effective work in this area.
Ben Kinsella Trust has
advice for parents and guardians.
Lives not knives works to prevent youth crime and violence.
St Giles Trust supports young people at risk of youth violence.
You can also find Neighbourhood Watch information on
violence on our website.

For more information click here – Knife crime | Neighbourhood Watch Network