Long Way Down: 4. Contextual Knowledge

Question 1

Civil Law

Answer 1

Judges determine punishments
Trials
Written down
Compensation
Lawyers present your case

Question 2

Street justice

Answer 2

Self policing
Code of the street
Distrust of police
Street credibility
Settle scores yourself
Vengeance

Question 3

Reasons for carrying a knife

Answer 3

Self protection
Self-presentation (credibility)
Utility (to commit a crime)

Question 4

How can society help reduce knife crime?

Answer 4

Educate young people about the dangers and show deterrents
Fund youth centres and youth workers
Encourage social media firms to act responsibly
Fund mental health services