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

� 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 GOV.UK � 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 GOV.UK

� 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 GOV.UK � 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 GOV.UK

� 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 GOV.UK � 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