In its response to the Home Office consultation on knife crime prevention orders (KCPO) guidance, the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) welcomed the government's efforts to prevent harm, but said orders may fail to do this.
Under the proposals, KCPOs could be imposed on any person aged 12 or over if police suspect they are carrying a knife or against those with a previous knife crime conviction.
The courts could impose curfews, stop people associating with certain people and also restrict movement detailing which parts of the country cannot be visited.
However, the ADCS response states: "We do not believe KCPOs amount to early intervention and may even serve to exacerbate the strained relationship between the police and some local communities."
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