An interactive session helping young people aged 14+ learn how to respond when someone’s life is at risk.

StreetDoctors: The Fatal Question is an in-person event for young people aged 14+, Homeschooled, Not in Education, Employement or Training. Come along to explore this thought-provoking topic together.

Event Summary

A free, interactive workshop for young people aged 14+ exploring knife violence, personal safety and life-saving first aid skills.

Delivered by healthcare professionals and trained volunteers from StreetDoctors, and supported by two Youth Workers from Plymouth City Council's Community Youth Team, this powerful session challenges common myths around knife carrying while giving young people practical skills and confidence to respond in emergency situations.

This event is for young people only.

Funded by Plymouth City Council through the Serious Violence Fund.

About the Workshop

StreetDoctors is an award-winning national charity that works with young people affected by violence, equipping them with life-saving skills and knowledge.

This engaging one-hour workshop will give young people the opportunity to:

✅ Learn practical emergency first aid skills

✅ Understand the real consequences of knife violence

✅ Challenge myths and misconceptions about carrying knives

✅ Increase confidence in responding to emergency situations

✅ Take part in meaningful discussions around personal safety and positive choices

The session uses interactive activities, real-life examples and first-aid training to create a memorable learning experience that empowers young people to become lifesavers within their communities.

Description supplied by the event organiser.