Resources From the Ben Kinsella Trust

Keeping young people safe is at the heart of our work. That’s why we’ve commissioned a series of expert-led resources from the Ben Kinsella Trust to help families and professionals understand and prevent knife crime.

The Ben Kinsella Trust is a charity that tackles knife crime through education and campaigning. Their namesake, Ben, was just 16 years old when he was stabbed to death in a horrific act of senseless violence in 2008. Since his murder, his family have tirelessly championed for change.

Please share these resources with any parent networks, organisations or individuals who may find them of interest.

Digital Guide for Parents and Carers

Sometimes, parenting can be overwhelming. News stories and social media can influence how safe we feel our children are and the risks they may face in today’s climate. It can be extremely worrying to think your child may be affected by knife crime and violence.

The below guide from the Ben Kinsella Trust provides useful information on keeping young people safe and gives parents and carers practical skills, including tips on how to have supportive conversations about the risks of carrying a knife. It also contains relevant resources and links to further help and support.

Parents & Carers: Keeping Our Children Safe (Webinar)

"The course really gave me a real-life insight and the information that could help keep my own and other children safe."

This webinar provides parents and carers with the knowledge and confidence to have supportive conversations with young people about knife crime and violence.

Date: Wednesday 11 March
Time: 18:00 - 20:00 GMT
Price: Free

Topics include:

• Understanding knife crime from the perspective of a young person
• Signs and stages of child exploitation
• Gangs and gang life
• Exploring the link between trauma and exploitation
• Online harms, social media and slang
• Further support and resources available

Knife Crime Awareness Essentials (Webinar)

This webinar introduces learners to the issues around knife crime. It is a universal session for anyone who wants to gain an understanding of what the drivers are for knife crime - and how we can help to reduce it.

Date: Tuesday 17 March
Time: 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Price: Free

Topics include:

• Knife crime from the perspective of young people
• Online harms, such as social media, slang and gang-related music
• Understanding how issues with peers can escalate
• Empowering young people to prevent harms
• Further support and resources available