We have had a great start to our community prevention programme! Players at the Ellesmere Port Rugby Club – Mini’s & Jrs all came together to sign their names on our knife crime pledge. By signing this pledge they promise not to carry a knife and act responsibly if they see someone else with one. 

The pledge is an important part of our prevention programme and with each young person who signs it we are one step closer to a better and safer future. 

In recent years, knife crime has surged as a distressing issue affecting communities worldwide, especially in urban areas. As the conversation about its root causes and potential solutions intensifies, a growing movement among young people is emerging as a beacon of hope: the knife crime pledge.

The knife crime pledge is a initiative where young individuals commit to non-violence and refuse to carry knives. This pledge, often formalized through written or digital signatures, serves as a public declaration of their commitment to fostering safer communities. The power of this movement lies in its simplicity and its capacity to inspire collective action.

By signing the pledge, young people take a proactive stand against knife crime. It empowers them to become agents of change within their communities, shifting the narrative from passive victims to active participants in creating a safer environment.

The pledge fosters a sense of unity among peers. When young people see their friends and classmates joining the movement, it reinforces a collective responsibility and builds a community united against violence.