A knife crime awareness event for parents who would like to know more about the dangers, or are concerned their children are at risk, is being held in Bath on Thursday 6th June.
A knife sweep taking place in Twerton | Photo © Avon & Somerset Police
Bath and North East Somerset’s Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) is organising the event, which takes place at Hayesfield School from 6pm to 8pm.
It aims to increase awareness of key issues around knife crime, empowering parents, caregivers and children to make informed and positive decisions to stay safe.
The VRP is a multi-agency partnership, working to understand and address the root causes of violence, preventing further violent crimes from occurring in the future.
It provides resources and supports the work of professionals and community groups who help children at risk or involved in serious violence.
The event is supported by partner agencies such as Avon & Somerset Police, DHI Project 28, Youth Connect South West, and the NHS.
There will be the opportunity to hear the real, lived experience of a parent who has been personally affected by knife crime, or the UK lead on knife crime.
There will also be a presentation by the national charity Street Doctors, which puts young people at the centre of emergency first aid provision and empowers them to become part of the solution to violence.
The talks will be followed by a panel discussion with the opportunity to ask questions.
Places must be booked in advance. Visit https://orlo.uk/0XMJb.
Meanwhile, knife sweeps were carried out around the city last week as part of Operation Sceptre.
This a national campaign highlighting the work that goes on throughout the year to reduce the number of knives on the streets and help keep communities safer.
People are reminded that there is a knife surrender bin located outside Lewis House in Manvers Street, Bath.
