How can knife crime be prevented?

Explore practical steps to prevent knife crime, focusing on educational, social, and legal strategies to protect youth in the UK from engaging in violent activities.

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It's the conversation everyone wishes wasn't necessary but sadly is: knife crime. It's in the news, discussed in schools, and sometimes frightfully closer to home than many of us want. But what brings a person, particularly young people, to carry a knife? What can be the impact of this decision on their life and others? And most importantly, how can knife crime be prevented? To unearth these questions, we need to dive deep into the realities of this pressing issue. Understanding Knife Crime Knife crime involves crimes committed with a knife or similar sharp object. In the UK, it's predominantly...
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