The StandUp education program is approximately 45 minutes in duration.
Over the 45 mins, students move through a brief lesson, which follows the below structure:
1. Introduction
The QPS officer delivering the program will explain how the program will be delivered and provide quick facts and stats about knife crime in Queensland.
2. The Law
A discussion about Queensland’s knife laws and how the laws affect all Queenslanders and students.
3. Emergency Response
A fictional example of a Triple Zero (000) call is used to develop students understanding that they may see a knife crime or be a bystander at any time.
The activity teaches students tips for responding to emergency situations and shows the serious consequences of carrying a knife.
4. Consequences
Students watch a video that highlights the real-world impact of carrying a knife under Queensland’s laws and how these consequences extend beyond legal penalties.
The video storyline highlights the personal, professional, and social consequences of carrying a knife, which provides key learning and discussion points for students.
5. The Ripple Effect
Students take part in a discussion about the Triple Zero call used in teaching module one. Students discuss the breadth of people affected by the knife incident to understand the far-reaching impact of knife violence and dispel the myth that carrying a knife won’t affect them.
6. Choices
Students watch a second video that highlights the power of choice. The video highlights decision-making moments and the importance of supporting friends - being an active bystander. Students discuss the scenario and reflect on this moment of choice, as a key learning point.
7. How to safely report
The QPS officer teaches students about how to safely and anonymously report knife crime.
8. Concluding activity
Students take part in a reflection activity to summarise the learning objectives of the program. The QPS officer reiterates the importance of reporting, safe pathways and of being an upstander and not a bystander.
