Initiative details
Area
South Yorkshire
Purpose
Quick summary
‘Knife crime’ currently dominates the headlines in social media and news. It is an international issue and reports of stabbings in the news increases fear and worry in communities. But there is nothing new about knife crime: sharp objects, blades and knives have been used as weapons for thousands of years.
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South Yorkshire Knife Crime Approach 2024-2027
'Knife crime' currently dominates the headlines in social media and news. It is an international issue and reports of stabbings in the news increases fear and worry in communities. But there is nothing new about knife crime: sharp objects, blades and knives have been used as weapons for thousands of years.
Every Man Can
In February 2024, the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit launched the second of its Violence Against Women and Girls communications campaigns. Called Every Man Can, this focused on positive male role models and behaviours, and the role that men can play in tackling this issue.