Resource Pack: Knife Crime Prevention
with Partner Charities
Last year, 205 people lost their lives due to knife crime in the UK. Behind every one of these figures is a life, a family, and a community changed. Prevention starts with meeting young people where they are and understanding their reality.
This resource pack brings together our video collaborations with the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit, Charlie's Promise and The James Brindley Foundation, to help young people understand the realities of knife crime, challenge common misconceptions, and make safer, more informed choices.
Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit
This short film, created with the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit, challenges attitudes towards carrying knives by exploring the choices young people make and the consequences that can follow. Centred around the question "Why?", it encourages reflection, discussion, and early intervention.
Charlie’s Promise
Created in partnership with Charlie's Promise, this collection of videos encourages young people to think critically about knife crime, peer pressure, and personal safety. Through powerful stories and honest conversations, the resources challenge misconceptions and support informed decision-making.
For KS2
What would you do if speaking up could save someone from getting hurt? Amy explores the difference between “snitching” and protecting others, showing why courage, kindness and doing the right thing can make all the difference.
For KS2
Have you ever done something out of fear without really thinking? This video explains how fear affects our decisions, why carrying a knife doesn’t make people safer, and how keeping knives out of our lives protects everyone.
For KS3-5
What would you do if someone at a party had a knife? This video puts viewers in a real-life situation and explores the choices people face when staying silent could put lives at risk.
For KS3-5
When you hear knife crime statistics, do you ever stop to think about the real people behind the numbers? This video reminds viewers that every statistic represents a life, a family and a future forever changed.
James Brindley Foundation
Created in partnership with The James Brindley Foundation, these videos focus on practical, potentially life-saving knowledge. Learners will explore topics including knife bins, emergency response, and how to act safely and confidently in a crisis.
Do you ever feel like everyone carries a knife? This video by Ben challenges common misconceptions, explores the reality behind knife carrying, and shows why perceived norms don't always match the facts.
Could something in your bag help save a life? Amy helps you discover how everyday items can be used to help control serious bleeding while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Would you know what to say if someone was seriously injured? Sarah explores how to call 999 confidently in a knife crime emergency and discover the key information emergency services need to respond quickly.
Ever wondered what happens to knives once they're handed in? This video by Esra explains what knife bins are, why they exist, and how they help remove weapons from communities to make everyone safer.