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What you can do about knife crime -There are lot’s of things you can do Don’t carry a a knife If you need to protect yourself learn self self defence and how to keep yourself safe on the streets without a a weapon Support people Give support to people who have been victims of knife crime or who are witnesses in knife crime cases Learn more Read this booklet and look at the websites we we have listed on the back Report knife crime If you are threatened or stabbed with a a knife report it If you know someone
who carries a a a knife and you think they are going to use it report it If you see someone
threatening or stabbing someone
else with a knife report it Educate other
young people Help to arrange talks by someone
who knows about knife crime get involved in in art music film and theatre projects in schools or local youth and community organisations Persuade other
people not to carry knives Choose the right moment to talk to them probably when you you are by yourselves Explain that you are concerned about their safety and are not trying to to get them into trouble Stay calm and listen to what they have to say Show them this booklet Talk about it to other
people Children young people and adults Find out what they think Tell them what you think Campaign against knife crime Support local petitions and raffles against knife crime Go to local community council or police meetings about knife crime and say what you think Get involved Get involved in in your community and help to build a better future 22 22 22 22