No one wins

Carrying a knife might feel like protection but the reality is it puts you at greater risk of being harmed. If you ever find yourself in this situation it is never too late to make a different choice. 

Whether you’re carrying a knife, concerned about a friend or impacted by violence there is support avaliable to you.

Find support

Everyone’s experience is different it is important for you to know the support available whatever situation you are in.

Choose a scenario below to find the right support for you.

Remember if you or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 999.

I have a knife and don't want it:

If you have a knife you wish to dispose of it safely, you can use one of the orange knife amnesty bins located across Northamptonshire. By choosing to dispose of a knife correctly, you’re making a positive decision that helps keep you, and your community safe.

Using an amnesty bin is completely anonymous, and you will not face prosecution.

You can find your nearest bin using this map they are marked with an orange warning sign.

They gave me free things and now I'm expected to do stuff I didn't agree to:

If someone that you know gave you gifts and is now asking for favours in return, they are exploiting you. It might have started small, but not it’s bigger and feels like you have no choice.

You’re the victim.

If this is happening to you or someone you know speak to a trusted adult. If you do not want to speak to someone you know you can:

  • Safe Call: Call or text 116 000 for free confidential support, they can help you understand what choices you have.
  • Fearless: Provide the opportunity for you to share information about a crime 100% anonymously on their website.
  • Childline: You can speak to them anytime about anything by calling 0800 111 or speak online using the 1-2-1 chats. If you are deaf, you can also use BSL via an interpreter.

They gave me free things and now I'm expected to do stuff I didn't agree to:

If someone that you trust gave you gifts and is now asking for favours in return, they are exploiting you. It could start out small and then become bigger. You may have at first felt like you had a choice. Remember you are a victim.

If this sounds like you, or a friend, you can speak to a trusted adult to share your concerns. If you do not want to speak to someone you know you can:

  • Safe Call: Call or text 116 000 for free confidential support, they can help you understand what choices you have.
  • Fearless: Provide the opportunity for you to share information about a crime 100% anonymously on their website.
  • Childline: You can speak to them anytime about anything by calling 0800 111 or speak online using the 1-2-1 chats. If you are deaf, you can also use BSL via an interpreter.

I'm being told I'm in debt, but I don't think I am:

If you are being told you’re in debt or having to do things to pay someone back it is not too late to get support. They might say you owe them for something you thought was a gift. Whatever the situation you do not have to deal with it alone there is support available.

If this is happening to you or someone you know speak to a trusted adult. If you do not want to speak to someone you know you can:

  • Safe Call: Call or text 116 000 for free confidential support, they can help you understand what choices you have.
  • Fearless: Provide the opportunity for you to share information about a crime 100% anonymously on their website.
  • Childline: You can speak to them anytime about anything by calling 0800 111 or speak online using the 1-2-1 chats. If you are deaf, you can also use BSL via an interpreter.

I’m being pressured to do things for someone older that I don’t want to:

If you are feeling pressured by someone to do things you don’t want to such as carrying a knife, we know it can be difficult to say no. They may be nice; have given you gifts and feel like your friend or even family.

No one should give you things expecting something in return or pressure you to do things you are not comfortable with. If they do, they are exploiting you and you are the victim.

If this is happening to you or someone you know speak to a trusted adult. If you do not want to speak to someone you know you can:

  • Safe Call: Call or text 116 000 for free confidential support, they can help you understand what choices you have.
  • Fearless: Provide the opportunity for you to share information about a crime 100% anonymously on their website.
  • Childline: You can speak to them anytime about anything by calling 0800 111 or speak online using the 1-2-1 chats. If you are deaf, you can also use BSL via an interpreter.

I'm scared about someone I know getting hurt:

If you are scared about someone you know getting hurt, speak to a trusted adult. The best thing you can do is allow someone to help enabiling them to protect you.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 999.

If you do not want to speak to someone you know you can:

  • Safe Call: Call or text 116 000 for free confidential support, they can help you understand what choices you have.
  • Fearless: Provide the opportunity for you to share information about a crime 100% anonymously on their website.
  • Childline: You can speak to them anytime about anything by calling 0800 111 or speak online using the 1-2-1 chats. If you are deaf, you can also use BSL via an interpreter.

No One Wins

Is a powerful campaign showcasing the collective grief experienced by those affected by knife crime.

The decision to carry a knife can irreversible consequences that extend far beyond those directly involved impacting, families and entire communities. 

If you find yourself in this situation it is never too late to make a different choice.