Lives not knives: the fear factor

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Lives not knives: the fear factor

Work with offenders looks at the new report from social justice charity Nacro.

The Knife Angel is a sculpture made from 100,000 seized blades. It has been erected in Gateshead

Date - 10th February 2020
By - Russell Webster - Work with Offenders

A new report from social justice charity, Nacro, reveals that young people believe fear is the main reason behind carrying knives, and that tougher penalties and longer prison sentences do not deter young people from carrying knives. You can read...

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