Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit

Prevention of gun and knife crime tutorial

The tutorial, designed to help prevent young people being persuaded into criminal, individual or group activity involving use of a violent weapon, covers a number of topics including the social pressures and challenges facing young people, the legislation around gun and knife crime, and the support that is available.

Knife crime protocol for schools and PRU's

This protocol and the guidance within this document is for schools (Primary and Secondary) and Pupil Referral Units (PRU). It should be used when a child is found in possession of a weapon on the education establishment’s site.

Knife crime protocol for colleges

This protocol and the guidance within this document is for Further Education. It is to be used when a young person or adult
student is found in possession of a weapon on the education site.

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