Community Safety - Need Help?
A collection of advice and support specially sourced by Young People for Young People
Our Young Advisors have been working hard to find all kinds of websites to support you, our future, in your times of need. This will continue to grow, but if you (or someone you know) need help, then what are you waiting for?
We've also introduced a brand new feature - all designed to help you get the most out of the capital - a Directory - where you can find all kinds of opportunities collated by Young People just for you - so you really have no excuse to not get involved - whether you are looking for help or opportunity.
Charlton Athletic Community Trust
Charlton Athletic Community Trust has worked with young people in the community for 17 years and engages with over 7,500 young people each week many of those are in groups most at risk of social exclusion, on a vast array of projects in Bexley, Greenwich and Kent. Our programmes are delivered in schools, estates, youth and community centres, parks, prisons, pupil referral units and young offender's institutions. The power of football, sport, and increasingly the arts are used to engage young people in activities that then leads to reducing crime, improving health, raising educational attainment and increasing pathways to employment. Charlton Athletic Community Trust launched the Street Violence Ruins Lives project on 23 August 2008 with an awareness campaign warning of the dangers of street violence at a live game that was covered by Sky TV and continues to work closely with Colin and Sally Knox, parents of Rob Knox, following the tragic death of their son after he was stabbed in Sidcup in May 2008.
Connexions
Are you 13-19?
If so, Connexions Direct can offer you all the information and advice you need to make the decisions and choices in your life.
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is the independent crime-fighting charity. It runs the 0800 555 111 phone number, allowing people to call 24/7 completely anonymously to pass on information about crime. People can also pass on information anonymously via a secure online information form on their website. Callers don't have to give their name or any personal information and calls cannot be traced.
Families Utd
Families Utd aims to be a conduit to many different support and advice mechanisms, all designed to put forward and support the whole issue of Youth Violence in this country from the perspective of people who have had to deal with it first hand - the victims' families.
This places us in a unique position having experienced the Criminal Justice System at first hand, as well as the intense trauma surrounding the pointless death of a loved one. We want to use our experiences, opinions and drive to make a difference - to help support others that will inevitably go through this and to affect public opinion and government policy.
This site will provide a continual focal point for our thoughts, opinions and activities - and we urge you to bookmark this site, spread the word and get involved.
Fearless
Are you fearless? Fearless provides non judgemental advice about crimes that affect you. It's the only site that allows you to give information 100% anonymously about crime.
Frank
A to Z list of substances explains appearance and use, effects, chances of getting hooked, health risks and UK law. Includes information on peer pressure, and lots more - if drugs is an issue this is a great starting point
Gates
The GATES project is aimed at providing support to young people who are affected or concerned by gang violence and other crimes linked to gang activities.
GATES provides a free advice line for any young people in London so that they can talk to someone about their fears and concerns.
Kids Company
Kids Company is a charity founded by Camila Batmanghelidjh in 1996 in order to provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people. We believe that every child deserves a childhood.
LSYVB
The London Serious Youth Violence Board's focus is to improve the way agencies share information and work together to achieve the twin aims of reducing serious youth violence and also the fear of violence across London. The London Serious Youth Violence Board (LSYVB) was set up by the London Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) following a serious youth violence summit hosted by London Councils in November 2008.
Childline
ChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small.
If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.
Some of the things that you might want to contact us about are feeling lonely or unloved, worries about the future, problems about school, bullying, drugs, pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, physical and sexual abuse, running away and concerns about parents, brothers, sisters and friends, and crimes against you.
My Generation
MyGeneration is a registered charity based within the diverse and multi-cultural area of North Kensington, West London. Our aim is to address social and economic problems that affect young people and their families within our local and neighbouring areas, by encouraging informal social interaction with a nurturing but disciplined approach. We aim to steer a new generation of disenfranchised young people away from a life of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour to a life of employment, self-reliance, education and social responsibility. We believe sustainable change must be driven from within and teach our beneficiaries to help themselves.
My Teen Issues
We aim to be able to help with a variety of issues by posting advice articles that cover subjects such as teen relationships, sex, teen pregnancy, weight issues and health. You will also find informational pages on subjects such as drugs, contraception and sexual health.
Need 2 Know
We aim to be able to help with a variety of issues by posting advice articles that cover subjects such as teen relationships, sex, teen pregnancy, weight issues and health. You will also find informational pages on subjects such as drugs, contraception and sexual health.
NSPCC
The NSPCC's vision is to end cruelty to children in the UK. We campaign to change the law, provide ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline, offer advice for adults, and much more. See what's new with our work - or make a difference by volunteering or donating.
The Hideout
Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you.
Victim Support London
We guide and support young people, enabling them to make educated life choices, participate in society and achieve their ambitions.
Young London
We guide and support young people, enabling them to make educated life choices, participate in society and achieve their ambitions.
Young Minds
The YoungMinds website which now offers information to young people about mental health and emotional well-being.
Youth Net
We guide and support young people, enabling them to make educated life choices, participate in society and achieve their ambitions.
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