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Topic 9 Consequences of carrying or using a knife

Topic 10 How can we help ourselves and those around us

Why do some people want to carry a knife?

Ashley says that carrying a knife makes him feel safer.

What other reasons might young people give for carrying a knife?

Work in pairs to create a list

or mind map of all the reasons

young people might give for

carrying a knife.

Look at all the reasons you gave

1. Do you think they are true?

2. Might they be inaccurate in any way?

3. Where have these reasons come from?

Remember:

• 99% of 10-29 year olds do not carry a knife.

• A person can get up to 4 years in prison for carrying a knife, even if it is never used.

• People who carry a weapon are more likely to be hospitalised with a violence-related injury, and in many cases their own weapon has been used against them.

• Friends who pressure a person to carry a knife are not good friends and will likely not be around to help if that person were to get caught.

Lesson 9: What are the consequences of carrying or using a knife?

Activity: what are the possible consequences of

knife crime? Sort/colour code the cards into

physical, emotional, social and legal

consequences

A person can get

up to four years in

prison for carrying

a knife

An argument

would get out of

control quickly if

someone had a

knife

It will be harder

for a person to

achieve their

goals and

ambitions if they

are involved in

knife crime

A person could

end up in hospital

if attacked by a

knife

Witnesses of an

attack will be

shocked and

frightened

A person can get a

criminal record

for carrying a

knife

A person will carry

around a lot of

guilt if they have

seen or been part

of an attack

Friends who don’t

carry knives may

choose to stop

hanging out

A person can die

from a knife

The family of a

victim of knife

crime will be

affected for the

rest of their lives

Some countries

will not let people

with a criminal

record in

(e.g. USA)

A person’s friends

and family would

be really

disappointed and

upset if they got

arrested

A person’s family

would be

constantly

worried about

them

A person who

carries a knife

could have it used

against them

Knife injuries take

up hospital

resources

It will be harder to

get into college,

university or a job

with a criminal

record

People who carry

a knife often have

an increased

feeling of danger

and stress

People who have

survived knife

incidents are

often left with

permanent

injuries

A person carrying

a knife or

spending time

with people who

do, risks their

friends being

injured in a knife

attack

When a person

carries a knife, it

leads to others

doing the same

What does the law say? • It's illegal for a shop to sell any kind of knife

to someone under 18. This includes kitchen knives and even cutlery.

• You'll be committing an offence if you buy any of these items. Possessing a knife (whether it's yours or not) is illegal and can result in a prison sentence of up to 4 years, whether the knife is used or not

• Some knives are illegal for even adults to buy Flick knives - also called ‘switchblades’

or ‘automatic knives’. Butterfly knives Disguised knives - in which the blade

is hidden in something like a belt buckle or fake mobile phone.

What are the consequences of carrying a knife?

1. Physical consequences

2. Emotional / Personal consequences

3. Social consequences

4. Legal consequences

Colour code your cards into these four

types of consequences:

Which type of consequence is the most serious and why?

What's the law?

It's illegal for a shop to sell any kind of knife to someone under 18. This includes

kitchen knives and even cutlery.

You'll be committing an offence if you buy any of these items. Possessing a knife

(whether it's yours or not) is illegal and can result in a prison sentence of up to 4

years, whether the knife is used or not

Some knives are illegal for even adults to buy

• Flick knives - also called ‘switchblades’ or ‘automatic knives’.

• Butterfly knives

• Disguised knives - in which the blade is hidden in something like a belt buckle or fake mobile phone.

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Where would you go for support abut knife crime?

Support in school:

Teachers, TA’s, PCSO and school police support

Childline – 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk

#knifefree website - www.knifefree.co.uk

To find out more about the campaign and for more information on how to live knife free

Fearless (crime stoppers) – www.fearless.org

For advice and a way to anonymously report crime

Victim support – www.victimsupport.org.uk

For support for anyone who has been a victim of crime

A crime can happen to anyone How can we help ourselves and those around us?

You have the right to be you without fear

Why do we have rules and laws?

To keep us safe To keep others safe

We all need to control ourselves, if you take risks or damage property or the environment it will be reported. You may risk getting a criminal record

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We all need each other, you can help yourself and those around you by binding by the law and supporting your community.

Think about these situations, what would you do?

Only 📞999; ✅ If a crime is happening right now (or has just happened) ✅ If there is a threat to life ✅ If property is being damaged right now Otherwise, please call 101 or report online 👇

www.thamesvalley.police.uk/…/…/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/

Someone being attacked Someone being robbed A child stuck up a tree Someone shouting for help in water You witnessed a car accident

Project Ten Introduction This booklet is about you and for you. Project Ten is a series of lessons which teach you about your rights and responsibilities. When you were much younger, you were cared for by your parents or carers. As you grow older, you may be noticing that more is expected of you. This is true for everyone. We all live in communities of families and individuals. In order for us all to be happy and safe, communities need rules. The rules are made by the government as laws. Laws are there for everyone to understand what is right and wrong, how to respect each other, and how we should behave. We all need each other to make our communities work for everyone. You can help yourself and those around you by knowing the law and supporting the Police.

Any questions?

• Further information can be found…..