Description
Level 2 Award in Youth Related Knife Crime
Delivered Online via Zoom | Certificate Included
Duration: Approx. 60 minutes
Course Overview
Knife crime among youth is a growing concern in the UK and beyond. This Level 2 Award in Youth-Related Knife Crime course is designed to empower professionals, community members, and young people themselves with the knowledge to identify risk factors, understand the root causes, and implement prevention strategies.
This course is not just for professionals, it is also highly valuable for young people who want to better understand the reality and consequences of knife crime. It provides insight into the seriousness of carrying knives, how involvement can permanently affect lives, and ways to make safer, more positive choices.
Whether you work in education, youth services, law enforcement, community outreach, or are a young person seeking to make informed decisions, this course equips you with practical skills to support at-risk individuals and tackle the issue at its core.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Youth workers and mentors
- Teachers and school staff
- Law enforcement and community safety officers
- Social workers and safeguarding leads
- Community outreach coordinators
- Parents and guardians
- Healthcare professionals involved in youth support
- Young people seeking to understand the impact of knife crime
- Peer mentors and youth group leaders
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
✅ Understand the scope and impact of knife crime among young people
✅ Identify key risk factors and warning signs of youth knife involvement
✅ Recognise the social and psychological reasons behind knife carrying
✅ Understand the long-term and life-altering consequences of knife crime
✅ Apply effective intervention strategies to reduce knife-related incidents
✅ Support young people in making safer choices
✅ Collaborate with community partners to create safer environments
✅ Empower young people to become advocates for non-violence
Course Modules & Assessment
| · Introduction to Knife Crime and Youth Involvement |
| · Identifying Risk Factors and Warning Signs |
| · Psychological and Social Causes of Knife Carrying |
| · The Impact of Knife Crime on Young Lives |
| · Intervention Strategies and Community Engagement |
| · Supporting Young People in Making Safe Choices |
| · Final Assessment |
Course Benefits
🧠 Enhance your ability to support vulnerable youth
🔗 Build community awareness and collaboration
💡 Develop practical skills for early intervention and prevention
📚 Access resources and real-life case studies for practical application
🙌 Empower young people to make informed, responsible decisions
Why Choose This Course?
Knife crime is a critical issue affecting young people and communities. Understanding the motivations behind youth involvement, recognising the lifelong consequences, and learning effective prevention strategies can make a real difference. This course not only enhances professional skills but also helps young people gain a realistic perspective on the dangers and long-term effects of knife crime.
Further Learning Suggestions
- Safeguarding Children (Level 2)
- Level 2 Award in Youth Gang Violence and County Lines
- Mental Health Awareness in Youth
- Understanding Grooming, Sexual Exploitation, and Radicalisation
- Community Safety and Crime Prevention
System Requirements
- 🌐 Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
- 🎞️ Video: Up-to-date video drivers
- 💾 Memory: 1GB+ RAM
- 📶 Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)
Get Started Today
Equip yourself or the young people you support with the knowledge to make a difference. Enrol now and become an advocate for safer communities!
