Fear or Fashion?
Introduction A brief presentation of Kickstart’s work with young people at risk of carrying knives Simon Grant- Knife Crime Project Worker
Topics of Discussion Schools based work Community based work
Summary of activities adopted ‘Drop your knife live your life’ DVD campaign and 5 a side football league One to one support for victims and potential perpetrators Expressions Senior knife crime forum Junior knife crime forum 11 – 16yrs old Schools based Circle Programme
Poster Campaign
Expressions
Methods & approaches - Top 5 Circle programme Knife crime forum Expressions Referrals Impact questionnaires
Top 5 tips for practitioners Be yourself Have an open mind to knife crime issues You need to give to receive Consistency is key Patience is vital to any change