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 GOV.UK

Catch 22 – Address complex issues that can lead to gang involvement

Channel – Educate Against Hate – safeguarding programme for those identified as vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism

Childline – 24/7 helpline for children and young people

County Lines on GOV.UK – criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults

Crimestoppers – 24/7 helpline to report crime anonymously

Family Lives - Gangs – advice and support identifying if your child is part of a gang

Fearless – information about street crime, weapons and anonymous crime reporting

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

NSPCC – 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

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

St Giles – practical advice for young people worried about criminal exploitation

Victim Support – support for victims of crime and traumatic events

East London

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

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

Kent

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) - report a concern about online sexual abuse to a Child Protection Advisor

South London

London Gang Exit (LGE) - 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

Get Away ‘N’ Get Safe (GANGS) - Gangs prevention programme

South Yorkshire

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

Leicestershire and Northamptonshire

Chance 2 Change – provides support to young people aged 16-25 who are at risk or have already become involved in serious violent crime

CIRV - Community Initiative to Reduce Violence – 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 GOV.UK

Catch 22 – Address complex issues that can lead to gang involvement

Channel – Educate Against Hate – safeguarding programme for those identified as vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism

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

County Lines on GOV.UK – criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults

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

Family Lives - Gangs – advice and support identifying if your child is part of a gang

Fearless – information about street crime, weapons and anonymous crime reporting

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

NSPCC – 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

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

St Giles – practical advice for young people worried about criminal exploitation

North East Scotland

The RS MacDonald Charitable Fund – 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 GOV.UK

Catch 22 – Address complex issues that can lead to gang involvement

Channel – Educate Against Hate – safeguarding programme for those identified as vulnerable to being drawn into terrorism

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

County Lines on GOV.UK – criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable adults

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

Family Lives - Gangs – advice and support identifying if your child is part of a gang

Fearless – information about street crime, weapons and anonymous crime reporting

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

NSPCC – 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

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

St Giles – practical advice for young people worried about criminal exploitation

Victim Support – support for victims of crime and traumatic events