18/05/2026
with Kathy Grubb
This week marks Knife Crime Awareness Week — an important reminder that behind every statistic is a young person, a family, a friendship group, and a community affected by choices that can change lives forever.
At Thrive Together Community CIC, we believe prevention starts with conversation.
We mustn't simply tell young people what not to do, but also take the time to listen and understand why some feel that carrying a knife is acceptable, necessary, or linked to fear, pressure, protection, belonging, or influence.
Young people need safe spaces where they feel able to speak openly without judgment.
Through our conversation-led workshops, community engagement, and educational resources, Thrive Together Community CIC works with schools, colleges, universities, youth groups, and community organisations to encourage honest conversations around:
• peer pressure
• fear and safety
• emotional wellbeing
• resilience
• consequences
• confidence and belonging
• making safer choices
Our educational workbook, Knives Take Lives – Finding Safer Paths, is also available on Amazon as part of our wider preventive education resources. https://www.amazon.com/author/kathygrubb
Sometimes listening is the first step towards prevention.
Together we grow. Together we protect futures.
