Name: _________________________________________
Date: _________________
Year Group: _________
📊 Key Facts
- Every year thousands of people in England and Wales are hurt by knives
- More than half of knife crime victims are young people
- Carrying a knife makes you MORE likely to be hurt, not less
- You can go to prison just for carrying a knife - even if you never use it
⚖️ The Law
- It is against the law to carry a knife in public
- It is against the law to bring a knife to school
- If you carry a knife and hurt someone you could go to prison for a very long time
- The police can stop and search anyone they think might be carrying a weapon
✏️ Think About It: Scenarios
Scenario 1: A friend tells you something worrying about knife crime. What do you do?
Scenario 2: You see something related to knife crime that concerns you. What are your options?
Scenario 3: Someone you know seems to be in a situation involving knife crime. How do you respond?
💡 Key Messages
- Knives are dangerous — they can hurt you even if you carry them 'for safety'
- It is always right to tell a trusted adult if you see or know about a knife
- Walking away is the bravest and smartest thing you can do
- You will never be in trouble for asking for help
- Childline (0800 1111) is available any time, day or night
🆘 Need Help?
Childline: 0800 1111 (free, 24/7, confidential)
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 (100% anonymous)
CEOP: ceop.police.uk (online exploitation)
Emergency: 999