Lesson Title: Knife Crime – Causes, Impact and Prevention (PSHE / Citizenship / Safeguarding)
This powerful and thought-provoking KS4 PSHE lesson explores the causes and consequences of knife crime in the UK. Using real-life case studies like Ben Kinsella, students evaluate how knife crime affects families, communities, and society. The lesson also examines peer pressure, gang culture, legal consequences, and prevention strategies to keep young people safe.
Lesson Aims:
Understand the key causes of knife crime including poverty, peer pressure, gang culture, and social exclusion
Explore the emotional, legal, and societal consequences of carrying or using a knife
Analyse the impact of knife crime on victims, families, communities, and offenders
Examine the 2024 knife laws and UK sentencing guidelines
Discuss how media, schools, and the justice system contribute to or challenge the issue
Reflect on real-life cases (e.g. Ben Kinsella) to develop empathy and awareness
Consider careers linked to crime prevention and victim support
Engage in discussion, retrieval practice, and problem-solving activities
Ideal for PSHE, Citizenship, or Safeguarding sessions. Supports British values, legal awareness, and critical thinking.
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