Welcome Reflection Group agreement Topic 9 Consequences of ...
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Welcome
Reflection
Group agreement
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
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.