Those at risk of serious violence, including gangs

Advice and support for identifying and reporting people at risk of serious violence, including support for those at risk.

England: national support

Active Change Foundation (ACF) – helpline to prevent British Nationals from travelling to conflict zones

Advice to parents and carers on gangs – advice on ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥

– Address complex issues that can lead to gang involvement

– safeguarding programme for those identified as vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism

– 24/7 helpline for children and young people

County Lines on ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ – criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults

– 24/7 helpline to report crime anonymously

– advice and support identifying if your child is part of a gang

– information about street crime, weapons and anonymous crime reporting

– support and advice from ex-gang members to provide exit strategies for people involved in gangs

– Provides support for all young people at risk including criminal exploitation and gangs

Police Prevent – a way to raise concern about someone being drawn into terrorism – call 101

– A Home Office blog on early intervention support provided by Prevent

– practical advice for young people worried about criminal exploitation

– support for victims of crime and traumatic events

East London

- works with young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are affected, associated or affiliated with gang related issues or serious youth violence.

– provides mentoring to young people up to the age of 17 who have affected by drug or alcohol abuse

Kent

- report a concern about online sexual abuse to a Child Protection Advisor

South London

- works with young people aged 16 to 24 years old who are affected, associated or affiliated with gang related issues or serious youth violence.

Merseyside

- Gangs prevention programme

South Yorkshire

- Aimed at young people who may be at risk or engaged in gun, gang and knife crime.

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

– provides support to young people aged 16-25 who are at risk or have already become involved in serious violent crime

– provides support to tackle violence and drugs associated with gangs in the community

Scotland: national support

Active Change Foundation (ACF) – helpline to prevent British Nationals from travelling to conflict zones 020 8539 2770

Advice to parents and carers on gangs – advice on ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥

– Address complex issues that can lead to gang involvement

– safeguarding programme for those identified as vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism

– 24/7 helpline for children and young people – call 0800 11111

County Lines on ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ – criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults

– 24/7 helpline to report crime anonymously – call 0800 555 111

– advice and support identifying if your child is part of a gang

– information about street crime, weapons and anonymous crime reporting

– support and advice from ex-gang members to provide exit strategies for people involved in gangs

– Provides support for all young people at risk including criminal exploitation and gangs

Police Prevent – a way to raise concern about someone being drawn into terrorism – call 101

– A Home Office blog on early intervention support provided by Prevent

– practical advice for young people worried about criminal exploitation

North East Scotland

– runs Freedom From Torture Scotland which provides holistic rehabilitation for survivors of torture and organised violence

Wales: national support

Active Change Foundation (ACF) – helpline to prevent British Nationals from travelling to conflict zones 020 8539 2770

Advice to parents and carers on gangs – advice on ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥

– Address complex issues that can lead to gang involvement

– safeguarding programme for those identified as vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism

– 24/7 helpline for children and young people – call 0800 11111

County Lines on ÒÁÈËÖ±²¥ – criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults

– 24/7 helpline to report crime anonymously – call 0800 555 111

– advice and support identifying if your child is part of a gang

– information about street crime, weapons and anonymous crime reporting

– support and advice from ex-gang members to provide exit strategies for people involved in gangs

– Provides support for all young people at risk including criminal exploitation and gangs

Police Prevent – a way to raise concern about someone being drawn into terrorism – call 101

– A Home Office blog on early intervention support provided by Prevent

– practical advice for young people worried about criminal exploitation

– support for victims of crime and traumatic events