Knife crime & your child
Injuries, fatalities, criminal convictions, feeling threatened – the effects of knife crime are a huge source of worry for parents.
Here’s the good news: there’s plenty you can do to help keep your child safe.
This section gives practical advice on knife crime and knife crime prevention.
Having the conversation
Advice on how to raise the subject of knives and what can you say.
Knowing the facts
Key facts to help you talk to your child about knife crime.
Positive choices
Help your child find fun, safe ways to spend their time and energy.
Parents’ Stories
When faced with worries about your child’s safety or the realities of knife crime, it can feel like you’re the only one.
This section contains stories from real parents across Scotland.
Read how they’ve coped and how some have used experiences from their own childhood to keep their children safe.
Helplines 
If you’re worried and would like to talk to someone contact:
PARENTLINE
Speak to or email someone about any worry, any time.
08000 28 22 23
CRIMESTOPPERS
Give information on crime anonymously and safely.
0800 555 111
Blog
Our blog allows those working with NKBL and young people to contribute their views, policy ideas and constructive criticism on a regular basis.
We also feature guest blogs covering a host of related topics to stimulate debate around violence and related issues affecting Scotland’s young people.