Wiltshire Police has joined professionals from across the county for an online training session focused on preventing knife crime among young people.
The session, led by Unique Voice CIC and funded by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, brought together people working in schools, councils and youth services.
Police said the number of under-18s involved in knife-related incidents in Wiltshire had decreased, but there were still 110 incidents involving young people.
Chief Inspector Carly Nesbitt spoke about efforts to prevent knife crime, the reasons some young people choose to carry knives and the support available to those at risk.
The session highlighted the importance of early intervention and understanding the circumstances that can lead young people to carry knives.
Police said working together to identify risks and provide support could help protect young people from making decisions with potentially life-changing consequences.
The message behind the initiative was that one bad decision does not make someone a bad person, and that support is available to help young people make different choices.
A further online session for parents and carers is scheduled for 11 November, from 12.30pm to 1pm.
Those interested can find out more and register via www.orlo.uk/aRW9U.
