While talking about knife crime isn't going to solve the problem, it's the first step towards understanding the issue. Only when we understand something can we really hope to implement change.

The following questions have been designed as a discussion tool that can be used by an individual, or as part of a group discussion. Of course, these questions are optional and other questions and issues can be discussed instead as part of the process.

1. Do you think the knife amnesty has been a positive initiative?
2. Some young people say they carry knives for protection. Yet evidence suggests that carrying a knife actually increases the risk of being a victim of knife crime, do you think young people are aware of this?
3. What could be done to reassure young people that they are protected?
4. Do you think people who carry knives fully understand the negative impact that carrying a knife can have on their life and the lives of those around them?
5. What are the potential consequences of carrying a knife, short term and long term to the;
   • Victim,
   • The Victim's Family,
   • The Offender,
   • The Offender's Family?
6. Do you think people who carry knives realise the extent of injury that a knife can cause?
7. What do you think should be done to stop people carrying knives?

Do you think there should be metal detectors in schools? What about in other places, like clubs, shopping centres etc?