Parents, grandparents and extended family members...you can play a vital role in stopping 'Knife Crime' becoming a part of your young people's lives. Knowing the Law and talking to your child about the dangers can help keep them safe. Keep a look out! Sometimes there might be obvious reasons for you to think your child may be carrying a knife...such as a knife going missing from the kitchen! Even if you live in a leafy suburb 'fear of crime' can still effect young people...it is paramount that as they grow and mature into young adults they understand how to 'stay safe' when they travel to large towns, cities or even Abroad. When on social nights out with friends...alcohol intake and other factors can cause a perfectly enjoyable evening to spill into violence and anti-social situations.
Many Parents are very concerned about their children's 'safety'...at School, at play and when going out socially. Media attention has raised the awareness to the issues surrounding 'Knives', but it is up to us to do something about the mind-set and future understanding about 'keeping safe' to arm our young people correctly.
All kinds of Parent Groups and Clubs are now seeing the benefit of holding a 'Parents Safety Awareness' Event...there's plenty of information on the link below. Or you can write to ann@KnifeCrimes.org for ideas about holding an event, as well as tailoring the information at the event to accommodate bringing children.
Ask about resources to help you organise a 'Safety Event'.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/YourChildshealthandsafety/WorriedAbout/DG_078769