The following is an Interim Report on the Youth Activating Youth Project: “Drop the Knife, Save a Life – Community Conversations” held in the Northwest of Melbourne in May 20222. The Drop, the Knife, Save a Life project is a response to the issue of knife crime through prevention and early intervention. Following these conversations YAY will create an educational campaign co-designed with young people and the community which aims to educate young people about the consequences of carrying a knife and the devastating impact this could have for themselves, their families, and the community.

This report summarises key data derived from the community conversations and will be followed by the full report which will provide detailed analysis and a set of recommendations.