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500 teenagers had this to say about knife crime (in a recent BBC survey):

• 25% - we know someone who’s been in a knife attack

• 55% - we’re worried about other teenagers carrying a knife

• 44% - we don’t think the police can protect them from violent crime

• 70% - it’s easy to buy a knife

What’s your view?
 

Most young people carry a knife to:

• Fit in with their friends
• Protect themselves
• Threaten or steal
• Harass others
• Get 'respect'

If you’ve been a victim of knife crime, want to report a crime or just need some advice, check out the sites below:

Sites for young people to get help and advice about crime:
Shadow CS
Youth 2 Youth

Report a crime:
Crime Stoppers

Internet TV channel run by young people for young people. Ask questions and share your views and comments:
Catch 21