kNOwKnifeCrime joins forces with Cash for Kids and LFC Foundation for safety in schools

A groundbreaking youth anti-knife crime initiative is set to improve safety across all secondary schools in Liverpool City Region.

The #kNOwKnifeCrime campaign, in partnership with Cash for Kids, the LFC Foundation, and KnifeSavers has announced the donation of life-saving KnifeSavers Bleeding Control Kits to schools alongside free digital training to address knife crime and emergency bleeding control.

On Friday 15 November, from 10am – 12pm, representatives from secondary schools across the region are invited to a special event at Liverpool FC’s iconic stadium in Anfield.

Attendees from each school will learn about the vital youth anti-knife crime work being undertaken throughout the city, undergo training from the medical professionals of the KnifeSavers team on how to control major bleeding and use the kits, and be introduced to the new digital education being offered to all schools and colleges in the region. 

They will gain insights into the essential services provided by medical professionals from the KnifeSavers team and experience firsthand the groundbreaking digital educational technology being incorporated into their already extensive bleeding control training, including the innovative virtual reality knife crime awareness project which will be demonstrated via VR headsets on the day.

Laura Hughes, Founder of the #kNOwKnifeCrime campaign, said:

“This is an excellent initiative made possible by the generous support we have received from the LFC Foundation. Being able to donate these vital KnifeSavers bleed control kits to our schools is incredible and sets a standard for other regions across the country.”

Mr Nikhil MISRA, Founder of KnifeSavers, said:

“We are very proud to continue our long collaboration with the brilliant #kNOwKnifeCrime campaign and the LFC Foundation in bringing today’s event to life.

“We have been delivering education and training on how to recognise and control major bleeding for several years now around the country, which has been developed by the doctors, nurses, and surgeons from Liverpool’s Major Trauma Centre at Aintree University Hospital in close collaboration with our patients.

“And it is this educational content, which is without a doubt equally as important as the bleeding control packs and cabinets themselves, that is being delivered today to representatives from most Merseyside’s secondary schools. We really believe this is going to make a difference.”

Nikki Thompson, National Grants Director from Cash for Kids, said:

“Cash for Kids are proud to collaborate with such fabulous organisations who are delivering essential bleeding control education and equipment to the Liverpool school community.”

Franny Hargreaves, from the LFC Foundation, said:

“By supporting and collaborating with the #kNOwKnifeCrime campaign and KnifeSavers, we aim to distribute Bleeding Control Packs to secondary schools throughout the Liverpool City Region.

“This initiative goes beyond providing these essential packs; it also conveys important educational messages about knife crime prevention, first aid skills, and safety awareness. We aim to empower students and staff with the knowledge and resources needed to respond if needed in emergencies, ensuring a safer environment for everyone.”

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