Parentline Plus – a national charity that works for and with parents. They give advice on all aspects of parenting and are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Victim Support – this national charity can help you and your child if they have been a victim of knife crime. Tel. 0845 30 30 900.

 

Direct.gov

Talking about knife crime

Knives and the law

Keeping your child safe from knife crime

Gangs and gang crime – the facts

 

Gotateenager.org

Gangs, weapons and violence – is your child involved?

 

Neighbourhood Police – To find details of your local team and find out more about the work they are doing in your area, enter your postcode at the South Yorkshire Police website or call your local constabulary.

 

To find out more about what other parents are doing:

Mothers Against Violence – a voluntary group comprised of mothers who have been affected in some way by gun and knife violence.

Mothers Against Murder and Aggression – a national support group or families bereaved through murder.

KnifeCrimes.org – an online knife crime resource offering advice and support. Founded by Ann Oakes-Odger the site is also a forum to share and read about parents and expert views on knife crime in the UK.

  

Other interests and activities for your child

It’s important that you encourage your child to get involved in positive activities and explore any interests they have.

To find out what activities are happening in your area contact your local council and ask to be put through to the youth service department.