Free online sessions for parents to raise awareness of knife crime risks are being offered by the Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership.

The sessions, delivered by anti-knife crime charity The Ben Kinsella Trust, are part of a national week of action and knife amnesty.

They aim to explore various risk factors that could lead to a young person carrying a weapon, including child exploitation, county drug lines, the impact of online harm, and the fear and lack of guidance that can drive someone to pick up a knife.

The sessions also promote the 'Stay True to You' campaign, launched in May, which encourages young people to make their own choices, plan ahead, trust their instincts, and seek help from any trusted adult.

The sessions are free to attend and can be accessed online.

They are scheduled for 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 21.

Jules Bottazzi, director of strategy and performance at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, said: "Knife crime is a huge concern for many parents and we have been working to help raise awareness of the issues so that together we can help keep young people safe."

Thames Valley Police is also promoting the availability of knife amnesty bins across the force area as safe places to dispose of weapons, with no questions asked and no details taken.