Knives, carrying them or being afraid of them, is a part of many young people's lives. Get to the point of knives with the quick guide.
1. An increasing number of young people are carrying knives at an increasingly young age. This is not a minor problem or one with a quick fix. But planning some work around knives can leave young people better informed about the law, and about the consequences of their choices, for them and others.
2. Possessing a dangerous weapon that can inflict damage can be fascinating to people at certain periods of their lives. It can be a way of acquiring status. It can also be a way to frighten and intimidate others, or a means to steal from them. It can also be through fear for their own safety. Find out young people's attitudes. What you do, whether it is sessions on the law, or ideas for increasing personal security, depends on the group.
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