KNIFE CRIME PREVENTION

Knife Crime Prevention



Knife Crime Prevention

Overall crime in England and Wales fell by 3% in the third quarter of last year despite a sharp rise in the number of robberies involving knives, Home Office statistics published today showed. irst of all, it is worth seeing their own thought about gun and knife crime before evaluating about ad campaign, Looking at young people's views on gun and knife crime, this survey has been done by action for children authorized 'l feel gun crime should come to a stop so more people stop dying.' (14 years old, Trafford), 'l think politicians need to hear why we feel about it' (14 years old, North West London). This consultation, which ran from October 2007 until March 2008, is part of Action for Children's Growing Strong campaign, which aims to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in the UK.

As you read about this statement, this sort of emotional wellbeing has a huge impact on young people's futures and life. Therefore, I would like to touch on this consultation more detail. This consultation gives me a clue how to access it for making a campaign. How does it work? This consultation offers a unique insight into the issue of gun and knife crime. Over 800 young people decided to take part in survey, which explored the impact of gun and knife crime on young people and their local communities. The survey has been received responses from across the UK, with roughly an equal number of males and females responding. The result from that we need urgent action to address young people's fear of gun and knife crime: 29% of young people who had been affected by gun and knife crime, 36% of respondents were worried about gangs in their area and 41% know somebody who has been personally affected.

Moreover, children and young people feel demonized by negative public perceptions and believe that their fears are not taken seriously: 'Not all of us are idiots, the Government just need to listen for once. Step inside our shoes.' (20 year old, Liverpool)

'We are already labeled as “troublemakers” so we conform to that stereotype. As many young people who get involved in crime are working class our dreams are already shattered as all hope is lost because of our background. Resorting to crime is because of anger fuelled by Government because we are not given enough opportunities or chances in life. Racism and discrimination of backgrounds is the main problem.' (18 year old, Hackney, London) Young people who have been in trouble with the law require support to help them assume responsibility for their behaviour and the impact it may have on others. Research and statistical evidence tells us that this group of young people are some of the most disadvantaged in society. They have complex needs, some with a history of substance misuse, mental health needs and disrupted family backgrounds. 'I have carried a knife before to protect my ...