Knife Crime Awareness

The Knife Crime Awareness is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of Knife Crime Awareness. It’s also valuable for anyone who is planning a career that requires an understanding of Knife Crime Awareness and is looking to gain a qualification in this. The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of Knife Crime Awareness.

Guided Learning hours: 4

Learning method: Online

Printable Certificate (CPD Certified)

Assessment type: Auto-marked questions and all knowledge-based units.

In this course, learners will cover:

• The facts - Understand what knife crime is - In this section, learners will cover the types of offensive weapons used in criminal activity, the law in relation to knives and offensive weapons and why individuals would carry knives.
• The why - Understand why awareness of knife crime is important - In this section, learners will explore statistics of knife crime in the UK, including statistics of youth knife crime and look into how knife crime is presented in the media.
• Skills Cast – An interview with Byron Highton: Founder of The JJ Effect - This section is video content only.
• The how - Understand how to support individuals when knife crime takes place - In this section, learners will identify ways in which they can support the reduction in knife crime, understand where an individual would find support if they were a victim of knife crime, outline charities that they can signpost an individual and understand how to safeguard an individual who may be at risk of being persuaded to carry a knife.