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Introducing SHiFT UK: Breaking Cycles of Crime

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Introducing SHiFT UK: Breaking Cycles of Crime

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SHiFT is a UK-based organisation dedicated to breaking the destructive cycle of crime for children and young people who are caught up in, or at risk of, repeatedly offending. They operate as a movement focused on system change within public services.

🎯 Key Focus and Approach

Mission: To help children and young people make a positive contribution to society and build better lives for themselves, challenging the inadequacy of existing systems.

The SHiFT Guide: At the heart of their work is the intensive, long-term relationship between the young person and a SHiFT Guide. Guides are highly-skilled practitioners who offer flexible, tenacious, and non-judgmental support, doing "whatever it takes" to help change the young person's life trajectory, often over an 18-month period.

Methodology: SHiFT uses the 'Breaking Cycles' approach, which is an evidence-based and systemic model, underpinned by anti-racist and anti-oppressive principles. They focus on building high-trust, strengths-based relationships.

Structure: They implement their strategy through SHiFT Practices, which are multidisciplinary, 'insider-outsider' teams embedded within host organisations (often Local Authorities) across the UK.

✨ Impact and Ambition

SHiFT is committed to demonstrating that public services can work differently with those at the highest risk of crime. Their work has shown significant impact, including a 41% reduction in proven offences and a 51% reduction in arrests for the children and young people who complete the program. Beyond the social impact, their work also demonstrates significant cost savings to the public purse by avoiding future costs associated with a life of crime.

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SHiFT | UK System Change Organisation For Young People

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SHiFT exists to break the destructive cycle of children and young people caught up in, or at risk of crime. We do whatever it takes to set children and young people up for safer and brighter futures. SHiFT wants every child and young person caught up in, or at risk of, crime, to have one intensive,

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An illustrated guide to explain how different people and organisation work together help, support and protect young people.

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The Hydrant Programme is a national policing programme supporting the work of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) Child Protection and Abuse Investigation Working Group. Originally established in 2014 to coordinate the response to non-recent child sexual abuse, but now supporting forces across all child protection and abuse investigation issues.

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Learn how to create a safe environment for a young person to speak about mental health and suicide. Get expert youth suicide prevention advice from CALM.

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Our flagship service of helping children and young people facing bereavement, whether their loved one has passed away or are facing a life-limiting illness.

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Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 free, 24/7 Crisis Counseling

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#NoHarmDone | A Parent's Journey | My Child Self-Harms | YoungMinds

If you're worried that your child is self-harming but they aren't talking to you about it or showing visible injuries, it can be difficult to know what's going on.

Ways that young people self-harm

Some ways that young people self-harm include:

cutting themselves

scratching skin with fingernails

burning skin

biting skin

hitting themselves, or banging their head or another part of their body on a wall

pulling hair out from their head, eyebrows or eyelashes

inserting objects into their body

Things to look out for

If you are worried your child may be self-harming, here are some things to look out for:

unexplained cuts, burns, bite marks, bruises or bald patches

keeping themselves covered, for example wearing long sleeves or trousers even during hot weather, not wanting to change clothes around others or avoiding activities like swimming

bloody tissues in waste bins

seeming low or depressed, for example withdrawing from friends and family

blaming themselves for problems or expressing feelings of failure, uselessness or hopelessness

outbursts of anger or argumentativeness

Self-harm is usually a way of trying to manage very difficult feelings. People often self-harm when life feels hard to cope with - when lots of distressing feelings have built up and it's become overwhelming. In the moment, the sensation of self-harming and experiencing some physical pain can feel easier than feeling out of control emotionally.

If a young person is self-harming, it's often a sign that something in their life isn't quite right or has become too much to deal with. It can be understood as an important message about how a young person is feeling - one that needs to be noticed with care by the adults around them.

Some myths you might hear about self-harm can make it harder to talk about as a parent - including that it's a 'phase' young people go through, or that it's an attention-seeking behaviour.

While it might feel hard to understand sometimes from the outside, self-harm can be a way for a young person to:

manage, reduce or express very strong and upsetting emotions - such as hurt, sadness, anger, fear or feeling bad about themselves

relieve tension and pressure, or reduce feelings of panic and anxiety and temporarily feel calmer

experience a feeling of physical pain to distract from emotional pain

gain a sense of control over feelings or problems - for example, by feeling there's something they can do when things feel too much

stop feeling numb or 'zoned-out' - which can be a protection mechanism our bodies use when we're experiencing overwhelming feelings

However, while it often feels like self-harm brings some relief in the moment, this is only temporary. As feelings build up again, so does the urge to self-harm. As this cycle continues over time, a young person may start to feel ashamed, confused or frightened about the fact that they're self-harming - increasing the load they're carrying on top of what they're already going through. This can become a cycle that's really hard to break, and a habit that's hard to stop.

Helping your child in the short term

When the urge to self-harm does build in the moment, having a list of other things they can do straight away can also help your child to 'ride the wave of' their intense feelings without self-harming.

Remember that different things will work for different people, and that what helps will usually depend on the feelings your child is trying to manage. Some young people will want to do something soothing like wrapping themselves up in a comfy space, while others might want to do something very active to burn off the energy in their body.

Talk to your child about different strategies they could try, while also giving them space to find their own ways of coping and figure out what works for them. Strategies could include:

Making and using a self soothe box

Writing down how they're feeling in a journal

Writing down difficult feelings on pieces of paper and then ripping them up

Ripping up a magazine or newspaper

Hitting a soft cushion, pillow or bean bag

Listening to loud music

Having a shower

Doing some exercise

Going for a walk outside, or taking the dog for a walk

Focusing on their breathing - how it feels in their body to breathe in and out

Wrapping up in a blanket or duvet

Talking to someone - a friend, family member or calling a helpline

Tidying or organising something

Doing a hobby they enjoy that helps them feel calm, such as painting, drawing, colouring-in, watching a favourite TV programme, playing video games, cooking or baking

Your child might want to use an app like Calm Harm so they have something on their phone that suggests different techniques they can try when they feel the urge to self-harm.

Helping your child over the longer term

Over the longer-term, becoming more aware of how they feel when they self-harm, what's making them feel this way and what kinds of things help, will empower your child to feel more in control. This will hopefully reduce the sense of being overwhelmed and the feeling that they need to self-harm. You can find more tips about this below.

It might help to start a conversation while walking outside or doing an activity, which can help your child to feel more relaxed and make it feel less like a 'big chat'. It can also help both of you to be in a neutral space, for example not in their bedroom. You can find our activity ideas for starting a conversation in our guide to talking to your child about mental health.

While you may understandably have lots of questions, it's important to remember your child is going through a tough time and may find this overwhelming. Focus on finding out how they're doing, without bombarding them for information.

Remember that your child may feel ashamed about self-harming and find it difficult to talk about. Let them come to you when they feel ready to talk, and reassure them that they can talk to you as often and for as long as they need to.

If your child is struggling to talk, they might find it easier to text you or write you a letter. This also gives you time to process what they've told you and think about how you'd like to respond.

When your child does open up, try to focus on listening, showing empathy and being curious about what it's like for them, rather than trying to 'fix' things straightaway. Sometimes they will just want you to listen and understand how they are feeling.

What kinds of thoughts are they having, and how do they feel in their bodies? For example, they might start to feel more zoned-out, or like they're full of panic. This can help them to recognise what feelings they're trying to cope with, and what they can do instead to express and manage these.

Keeping a mood diary might help them to understand this overtime - this could be as simple as a word, phrase or emoji that they note down each day.

Responding to self-harm - Roundup | YoungMinds Parents Lounge

There are different places where you can find help for your child. Speaking to your GP is often a good place to start, as they can discuss your concerns, speak to your child to find out how they're doing and let you know what support options are available. Depending on your child's situation, they can also refer them for an assessment by a mental health specialist or to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). You can speak to the GP yourself to explain the situation and ask for advice, even if your child doesn't want to talk to them.

Young people who are self-harming may find it particularly helpful to speak to a counsellor or therapist, who can help them to make sense of how they're feeling and work with them to find new ways of coping. Our guide to counselling services takes you through the process of finding a counsellor or therapist for your child.

You can find out more about speaking to GPs, finding a counsellor or therapist, accessing CAMHS, getting help from your child's school and finding local services on our guide to getting support from mental health services.

Trying to find the right help for your child and finding your way around different services can be really tiring at times - so keep reminding yourself that you're doing your best and that it's not easy.

Some young people who are self-harming will find it very difficult to speak to a professional, go to appointments or even acknowledge what's going on. If things are feeling stuck, you can call our Parents Helpline for information, advice and support.

Parents have found the following things helpful to keep in mind when seeking professional help:

If you're feeling under a lot of strain yourself, or that the situation is too much to manage as a parent, it's often a sign that more professional help is needed.

Try to speak to professionals early on, before things have escalated to a crisis situation.

Encourage your child to give themselves some time to get to know a professional and build trust, remembering that they might be starting from a very withdrawn place.

Ask if you can see the same professional each time, so that you and your child don't have to keep re-explaining the situation.

Be open minded about different types of treatment - remembering that what works for your child might not be the same as what would work for you.

It's important to take your child to hospital or to your GP if they have any injuries or wounds that require medical attention.

It can be helpful to understand as a parent that self-harm is often a coping mechanism to help someone manage, and isn't necessarily an expression of suicidal feelings or an attempt to take their own life. However, people who experience suicidal thoughts can be more likely to have self-harmed in the past. If you're worried that your child may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, read our guide to find out how you can access help.

If your child is having a mental health crisis and needs urgent help now, find out who to contact on our urgent help page.

If your child's life is at risk, or if it does not feel like they're safe, please call 999 for an ambulance or take them straight to A&E.

Find urgent help

Finding out that your child is self-harming can be an incredibly distressing, or even traumatic, experience as a parent. It's completely normal to struggle with feelings of anxiety, confusion, sadness, anger, frustration, guilt or shame.

Try to take time when you can to check in with yourself, and to think about ways you can take care of yourself as well as your child. Remember that it's okay to ask for help when you need it, and to share your worries with someone you trust.

Many parents who have been in this situation find it helpful to reach out to other parents so they can talk through how they have handled difficult situations and found support. You may also be able to find a local parent support group using the Charlie Waller Trust directory.

If you need more help, speaking to your GP is a good place to start, and they may be able to refer you to a local support service. Sometimes it helps just having someone there who can listen to what you're going through - and if you need someone to talk to, you can call the Samaritans anytime on 116 123.

Useful helplines and websites

While we take care to ensure that the organisations we signpost to provide high quality information and advice, we cannot take responsibility for any specific pieces of advice they may offer. We encourage parents and carers to always explore the website of a linked service or organisation to understand who they are and what support they offer before engaging with them.

This page was reviewed in July 2021. It was created with parents and carers with lived experience of supporting their child or young person with self-harm. We will next review the page in 2024. YoungMinds is a proud member of PIF TICK - the UK's quality mark for trusted health information.
Whether you love the page or think something is missing, we appreciate your feedback. It all helps us to support more young people with their mental health.

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There are a wide range of ways in which young people can become exploited and not all of them are immediately apparent. Furthermore, they can often change as criminal gangs become adept at ways to conceal tell tale signs. However, these include some typical ones:

Changes in behaviour - this could include your child going missing, changes in the way they dress and speak, verbally and/or physically aggressive behaviour, anxiety and distress.

Changes in friends and/or peer group

Coming home unusually dirty and extremely tired.

Not coming home at all or being away for extended periods without reason

Truancy - if your child is skipping school and you cannot account for their whereabouts.

Signs of physical injury - these can include injuries from assaults, concealing drugs and other illicit items in their bodies and self-harming.

Unexplained cash or possessions - if your child is in possession of things they normally cannot afford.

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NWG Network provides comprehensive support and resources to combat child sexual exploitation (CSE). Support for Parents & Carers: Guidance and resources to help parents and carers identify and respond to signs of CSE.

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SPACE - A charity that supports parents of criminally exploited children and young people.

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County Lines is a criminal enterprise propped up by (Child) Criminal Exploitation - a form of Modern Slavery and Trafficking.

Organised crime groups recruit and trap children and vulnerable young adults to do their street-level dirty work, keeping those running the networks safely distanced from law-enforcement detection.

Changes in a child's demeanour and personality (resulting from criminal grooming and psychological rewiring), possession of drugs and/or associated paraphernalia or other concerning items which cannot be satisfactorily explained, and withdrawal from normal interests and family are a few key early indicators of CCE, followed by missing (trafficking) episodes and debt-bondage .

Driven largely by County Lines exploitation, CCE remains the most common form of child slavery in the UK for some years. Victims are predominantly British nationals and male children. This has led to British children being the most common child slaves in 2016, and British nationals the most-common victims referred for suspected Modern Slavery in the UK from 2017 to 2021 and again from June 2023.

Sadly, many parents remain unaware of this wide-spread phenomenon which has entrapped thousands of young people; unsurprising - as it is so far removed from the normal world of families that noting changes in their child's behaviour and movements is as far as many parents tend to register a concern. Additionally, the overwhelming messaging from authorities prioritises drug-trafficking over child trafficking, with exploited children described as drug-dealers, in gangs, and making lifestyle choices.

This is happening to children from all walks of life; all backgrounds, colours and classes. Children

Neurodivergent (increased susceptibility to CCE with ADHD and Autism highly common), have Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), or neurotypical and/or high, academic achievers - no child is immune, 'street-wise' or otherwise

Attending (or excluded from) Main-Stream or Private Education, Alternative Provision / Pupil Referral Units, and those who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
and alcohol

Drug and/or alcohol users (with addictions) and those with no current or prior history of substance use

From happy, comfortable homes or from chaotic or difficult homes and/or with adverse childhood experiences including intra-familial harm and neglect - protective-factor parents are no barrier to CCE

If you are a parent or carer of a child (suspected to be) exploited into County Lines, please contact us at email@bespaceaware.co.uk for free assistance through our SPACE Steps national service.

Unfortunately no easy fix exists for affected families but we have extensive experience and offer expert advice and guidance in navigating complex statutory systems to better protect and minimise life-threatening risks to the child (and family) from serious criminal, violent and emotional harm.

This includes what to look out for, what to expect from responders, including Child Protection and Modern Slavery statutory duties., as well as proposals, outcomes and interventions to avoid and how to challenge inadequate, harmful responses.

Whilst our mission is unfunded and our national SPACE Steps service is provided entirely voluntarily around other demanding roles, every effort is made to respond to families as soon as practicably possible.

We prioritise those most at risk and/or facing imminent harm and respond out of hours where urgent.

We also respond to requests for assistance from statutory and third-sector professionals supporting exploited young people.

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In Croydon we are here to support children and young people who are thinking about taking drugs, already using drugs, or have been affected by someone else using drugs and alcohol.

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Free and confidential support for victims of crime, including young people and families.

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Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice:

In an emergency you should always call 999.

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Safe and happy childhoods

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PACE (Parents Against Child Exploitation)

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Support for parents dealing with child sexual or criminal exploitation.

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Parents Against Child Exploitation (Pace) UK

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Advice and resources for spotting the signs of child abuse and neglect.

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The Mix: Offers support for under-25s, including mental health resources and a helpline for parents seeking advice.

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The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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Place2Be: Provides mental health support and training in schools, offering resources for parents to support their children's mental health.

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

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1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

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of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.

1 in 10
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school.

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Welcome to the CSCP Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers, a comprehensive resource hub created to support you in safeguarding and supporting the well-being of children and young people.

This toolkit has been developed as an outcome of the Serious Youth Violence (SYV) Thematic Review, where an unprecedented need for support and guidance was highlighted by parents and caregivers.

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Welcome to Croydon's Local Offer

Activities, information, and services for those with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)

The Local Offer provides information and advice about services that children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies. It also provides information on a wide range of activities to do in and around Croydon.

We're continuing to develop this website and would welcome your views and suggestions.

Support and guidance updates

Help is at Hand

Help is at Hand is a is a phone-based service that offers immediate crisis support for parents, carers, and guardians without having to leave their homes.

Their experienced team will assist with the immediate mental wellbeing of any parent or carer and provide a focus, to better understand how they can manage themselves, their young person, or their child.

Phone lines are open from 12pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday

07592 037 823

Alternatively, you can contact them via email on: outreach@croydondropin.org.uk

Download the Help is at Hand flyer (PDF, 311KB).

Healthy Families, Brighter Future programme

Croydon is offering the free Healthy Families, Brighter Future programme to residents to help give children in the borough the best possible start in life.

Families with children aged seven and under can sign up to the eight-week programme run by the charity HENRY to learn more about looking after their family's physical, emotional, and mental health and much more.
Download the HENRY Croydon leaflet (PDF, 3.5MB)Download the HENRY Croydon referral form (DOCX, 244KB)

Croydon local area SEND engagement roadshows 2023

We are pleased to invite you to join us in the development of the next SEND Strategy 2023-2026.

Designed to support SEND children and young people aged 0 to 25, this strategy will set out the priorities for the next three years. Your contribution to this is essential if we are to have a meaningful strategy developed with and for the whole SEND community.

Contact us for more information at: SENDtransformation@croydon.gov.uk

Download the SEND strategy roadshows information document (PDF, 802KB)

Download and complete the SEND Strategy 2023 Engagement Roadshow Feedback Form (PDF, 459KB) .

Download and complete the SEND Strategy 2023 Engagement Roadshow Feedback Form (DOCX, 464KB) .

Croydon Youth Disability Project

Croydon's Youth Disability Project took part in the South London September Marathon March to help raise money for the Palace for Life Foundation, which has been working with the South London community for over 25 years. The young people from the Youth Disability Project have benefited a great deal from experiences with the charity over the years, including regular football and sports activities which have increased confidence, skills and fitness levels.

The team did amazingly well and raised £900 for the charity.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) latest updates

Visit our resources page for the latest COVID support and guidance information.

More news
There is a new Education, Health and Care Plan review template Croydon Active Voices are looking for a Coordinator to join their team (PDF, 62KB)Read the summary of achievements report, 2021 -2022 (PDF, 1.8MB)Read the open letter from the newly appointed Minister for Children and Families.
Read the open letter from Minister Quince on the joint local area SEND inspection report. (PDF, 118KB)

Croydon is a proud sponsor of the London Teacher of the Year Awards 2020.

Other documents
Download the latest SEND team contact list (PDF, 182KB)Download and read the 2019 to 2022 SEND strategy document (PDF, 700KB)

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The Local Offer provides information and advice about services that children, young people and their families can expect from a range of local agencies. It also provides information on a wide range of activities to do in and around Croydon. We're continuing to develop this website and would welcome your views and suggestions.

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While the Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) has curated this toolkit with care to provide useful resources and guidance, it cannot provide assurance of the safeguarding policy and procedures of external organisations or resources featured in this Padlet. Users are encouraged to independently verify the suitability and accuracy of resources for their specific needs.

Feedback and Further Information

We welcome feedback to ensure this toolkit remains relevant and impactful. If you have suggestions for additional resources or questions, please contact us via cscp@croydon.gov.uk

Thank you for using this resource, and we hope it supports you in safeguarding and strengthening the well-being of children and young people in your care.

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Palace For Life Foundation: Official Crystal Palace FC Charity

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Welcome to the Palace for Life Foundation, the official charity of Crystal Palace Football Club. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved!

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If you’re worried your child is involved in knife crime

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If you’re worried your child is involved in knife crime

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Fearless is the dedicated youth service of the independent charity Crimestoppers. We give young people the power to report crime 100% anonymously.

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About Fearless

Fearless is the dedicated youth service of the independent charity Crimestoppers. We give young people the power to report crime 100% anonymously .

You can give information to us using our online form or by calling our freephone number, 0800 555 111.

We cannot track your IP address or your phone number. We have no way of knowing who has contacted us.

After receiving your completed form or your call, we create a report, ensuring it doesn't contain any info that could identify you, and your report is then sent on to the relevant authority with the legal responsibility to investigate.

We are not the police. We are a charity. You will not be contacted by the police after passing information on to Fearless as the police have no way of knowing who the information has come from.

Want to know more? Have questions about how it all works? Check out our FAQs

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Fearless is the dedicated youth service of the independent charity Crimestoppers. We give young people the power to report crime 100% anonymously . You can give information to us using our online form or by calling our freephone number, 0800 555 111. We cannot track your IP address or your phone number.

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Tips and Resources about AI

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Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media.

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Comprehensive guidance for parents on how to keep their children safe online and beyond

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Life Online - What Grownups Just Don't Get!

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Talking to your child ( page 6-12)

Device use and ownership (13-18)

Supervision & Parental Controls (19-29)

Screen time (30-34)

Social Media & Gaming (35-46)

Age Requirements (47-54)

Critical Thinking (76-87)

Risks & Negative experiences (55-69)

Staying safe online & reporting (70-75)

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Parent Online Safety Presentation for Schools 2024.pptx

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When it comes to children and young people’s online safety, parents often rely on schools. These resources have been designed to support parents and carers as they tackle their child’s online safety.

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Parent Pack for teachers - Internet Matters

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Free resources that offer practical tips and advice on different aspects of keeping your child safe online.

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Three resources that offer practical tips and advice on different aspects of keeping your child safe online.

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Key downloadable resources to support parents and carers.

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Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests

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Cafcass advises the family courts about the welfare of children and what is in their best interests

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Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service

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Our mission is to foster, advance, and champion community engagement and volunteer initiatives that enhance the well-being, health, and overall quality of life within our local community.

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RedThread work with children and young people affected by exploitation, violence, mental and physical health issues, grooming and modern slavery.

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Information about Redthread, a UK charity providing youth work in hospitals and health settings for children and young people at risk from violence, exploitation and other challenges.

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This eLearning course provides an introduction to the key aspects of child safeguarding, including the types of abuse, responding to concerns, and what to expect from professionals.

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Targeted at professionals within Group B, who predominantly work with children and young people. This eLearning course is a more detailed introduction to the key aspects of child safeguarding, including the types of abuse, responding to concerns, and maintaining professional boundaries. Participants will engage with interactive content, real-life scenarios, and knowledge checks to enhance their understanding and receive certification upon completion.
This course ensures they: Recognise signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect
Record and share information about concerns
Understand basic safeguarding procedures within the organisation
Know the appropriate contacts for concerns regarding a child’s safety or welfare, including alternates
Comprehend the expected standards of staff behavior towards children.
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The Top Internet Safety Tips Every Parent Needs to Know

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Catch 22 work across various sectors, including education, employment, justice, and social care, aiming to help individuals overcome barriers and achieve their potential. Their services include alternative education, apprenticeships, rehabilitation programs, and support for young people and families.

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Find services

We work with local authorities and other commissioners to deliver more than 120 public services that meet local needs and support individuals within our communities.

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Our impact

In 2020-2021, our teams made a difference in so many communities.

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By supporting parents and carers, professionals are not only helping the whole family recover, but also increasing the likelihood of the best possible outcome for the child.

Understandably, when we think about sexual abuse, we think about the impact of the abuse on the child. However, it is important to remember that the sexual abuse of a child affects the whole family and there are likely to be feelings of shock, anger, confusion and disbelief more broadly.

Research shows that the support the child receives from their main caregivers and wider family is one of the most significant factors in affecting the longer-term impacts of sexual abuse and will have a big influence on how a child will understand and respond to what has happened.

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SLAM offer a range of support for children, young people and their families with issues they may be having trouble dealing with.

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Youth offending teams work with young people that get into trouble with the law.

They look into the background of a young person and try to help them stay away from crime.

They also:

run local crime prevention programmes

help young people at the police station if they're arrested

help young people and their families at court

supervise young people serving a community sentence

stay in touch with a young person if they're sentenced to custody

Find your local youth offending team.

The youth offending team gets involved if a young person:

gets into trouble with the police or is arrested

is charged with a crime and has to go to court

is convicted of a crime and given a sentence

Usually, the police are the first people to contact the youth offending team. But family members and friends can also contact them if they're worried about a young person's behaviour.

Who youth offending teams are

Youth offending teams are part of your local council and are separate from the police and the courts.

They work with:

the police

probation officers

health, housing and children's services

schools and education authorities

charities and the local community

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Youth offending teams work with young people that get into trouble with the law, are arrested, or taken to court, and help them stay away from crime.

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CVA builds stronger communities for social change by supporting citizens to take active roles in their neighbourhoods and by championing community organisations that nurture and celebrate local strengths

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What does Croydon Voluntary Action do? - Croydon Voluntary Action

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CVA builds stronger communities for social change by supporting citizens to take active roles in their neighbourhoods and by championing community organisations that nurture and celebrate local strengths

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Advice, information and activities for LGBT people

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If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans, or you are questioning your sexuality, then there are a number of services, sources of support and activities for you as a Croydon resident.

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A free, confidential service offering support to young people aged 14-25 who live, work, study or are registered to a GP in Croydon.

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Here at Off The Record, we challenge mental health inequalities and stigma experienced by Black and Minority Ethnic people (BME) in Croydon.

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Offering support, comfort and understanding to domestic violence victims and their families, including easy access to essential services.

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Young people detained in custody and released from custody

Children and young people detained in youth custody - up to age 18

The Youth Offending Service and the SEN team have a system in place to identify whether a young person being detained in youth custody has an Education Health and Care Plan.

Young people with an EHC Plan

The SEN team will share a EHC Plan with the Youth Offending Service, the youth accommodation and the detained person's health commissioner within 5 days of being notified.

The SEN team will work with the youth accommodation to ensure that appropriate education is provided in line with the young person's EHC Plan.

If an EHC Plan has a health component the youth accommodation will work with the health commissioner ( NHS England) to provide appropriate healthcare provision.

The youth accommodation will use the young person's EHC Plan to monitor their progress in detention. Annual reviews will be held and results will be shared with the SEN service.

Young people without an EHC Plan

Parents or the young person if aged 16 can request an assessment for post-detention education health and care needs from their local authority. Anyone else, including the Youth Offending Service, health and social care professionals and the education provider in custody, has a right to bring the detained person to the notice of the local authority as someone who may have special educational needs. The SEN service will then consider whether an assessment of their post-detention EHC needs is necessary and will use the same process as for other EHC Plan assessments.

Young person released from custody

The Youth Offending Service works closely with Croydon's Learning Access Team, Croydon SEN team, schools, Pupil Referrals Units and Secure Estates to ensure that young people under 18 with SEN are re-engaged back in to suitable education upon their release from custody. New cases are discussed weekly at Croydon Youth Offending Service internal New Cases Panel. The Panel has representatives from the Youth Offending Service, Education, Substance Misuse, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and the Family Resilience Service.

Remand and Custody cases are also discussed at Croydon Youth Offending Service on a monthly basis including those with special needs.

Young People who are NEET

Young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) who may be at risk of offending are referred to the Senior Youth Offending Service Education Project Worker (if statutory school age) or Youth Offending Service Post 16 Personal Adviser. The young person's Education Health and Care Plan is shared with relevant professionals to ensure that the individuals specific needs are met. Support services include:

The Youth Offending Service will offer Speech and Language Therapy screening/assessments to all young people with an Education Health and Care Plan

Positive activities will be explored and encouraged

Mentoring is provided via Ment4 (limited spaces available)

Liaison with schools to ensure a smooth transition from custody to community

Referrals for assessment for an EHC Plan if they believe a young person has SEN

How to get in touch

You can contact the Youth Offending Service in any of the following ways.

Phone: 020 8404 5800

Address: Youth Offending Service, Turnaround Centre, 51-55 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BF

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If you are worried or have concerns that a child or young person is being neglected, harmed, or may need support, there are ways we can help.

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How to report safeguarding concerns about a child in Croydon, including emergency contacts and referral forms.

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Finding the right support

The Croydon early help directory can help you to find local services, including voluntary, community organisations and faith groups to support you and your family in Croydon. These services may include support around:

Best Start services

Best Start is a universal service that can give you access to early intervention support from pregnancy until your child turns 5. The service ensures that babies and children have the best start in life by giving them access to the right services and information. These are listed in the directory.
Find out how you can access Best Start services.
Parenting programmes

Find out how you can access parenting programmes listed in the directory.

Help and advice

Email the Partnership Early Help team: partnershipearlyhelp@croydon.gov.uk

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Find support for children, young people and families

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Use our directory to find council services, local voluntary and community organisations that can help support you and your family in Croydon.

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Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. The NSPCC have lots of advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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Campaigning for change

We fight to change laws to make society safer for children. Our Wild West Web campaign has pushed for new regulations through the Online Safety Bill to make sure websites, apps and games are safe for children to use. But the draft Bill doesn't go far enough to protect children.
Help us end the Wild West Web

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Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages - we have advice and guides to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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P4YE are a South London based organisation who support young people and families, trying to lead them to bright futures.

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The Ben Kinsella Trust is a charity that tackles knife crime through education and campaigning.

Resources for parents and carers | The Ben Kinsella Trust

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Our award winning exhibition and knife crime programmes

Our anti-knife crime workshops are delivered from our Choices and Consequences exhibitions in London and Nottingham.

We educate young people in the dangers of knife crime and help them to make positive choices to stay safe. Our knife crime prevention workshops at our award-winning exhibitions follow the journey of both the victim and the offender through a series of unique and immersive experiences. We show young people how the choices they make, and the consequences of those choices, are intrinsically linked.

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The Ben Kinsella Trust | #StopKnifeCrime

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The Ben Kinsella Trust is an anti knife crime charity. We educate young people away from youth violence and campaign to stop knife crime.

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NWG Network is a unique child exploitation (CE) network offering strategic and operational support across voluntary and statutory agencies

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Reaching Higher | Youth Charity | Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Centre, Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6XX

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Reaching Higher is a charity that supports young people aged 10 - 18, challenging them to become leaders of their own lives. We teach young people the value of transferrable skills and help them discover the skills they've developed from their own lived experiences.

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We will support and empower you to understand yourself better so that you feel more confident to make good decisions and healthier choices that will help you throughout your life.

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CDI - Croydon Drop In - Croydon Drop In is accessible, confidential, independent, safe and flexible for young people seeking free support and counselling

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The group consists of four independent companies:

Play Place Childcare Services Ltd (Company Number 3750615) - Providing Ofsted registered childcare, nursery, crèche and after school opportunities in and around Croydon and Kent.

Play Place Innov8 CIC (Company Number 6270463) - A community interest company providing a range of services and activities on a not for profit basis for children, young people and communities.

PP Commercial Ltd (Company Number 08180963) - This not for profit company is owned by Play Place Innov8 CIC and delivers commercial activities such as, room hire at our three Bromley and New Addington Family Community Hubs and training activities to raise funds for increased youth projects that are delivered by Play Place Innov8 CIC.

Open Space & Training Ltd (Company Number 9142307) - Providing training facilities and delivery of First Aid Training.

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The group consists of four independent companies: Play Place Childcare Services Ltd (Company Number 3750615) - Providing Ofsted registered childcare, nursery, crèche and after school opportunities in and around Croydon and Kent. Play Place Innov8 CIC (Company Number 6270463) - A community interest company providing a range of services and activities on a not for profit basis for children, young people and communities.

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Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the support you may need as a family from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 years or 25 if they have a disability.

Family Hubs | Croydon Council

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A comprehensive guide used in Croydon schools to help navigate students in the digital age.

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Support and self-care for grief - Mind

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Legacy Youth Zone | Home

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Family Lives - Navigating the judicial system

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Family Lives - Navigating the judicial system

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When your child has been arrested it is important that you make sure that they get fair treatment. This resource helps navigate your next steps.

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Find out what to do if your teenager gets arrested. You can also call us for support.

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What happens if your child gets in trouble with the police

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What happens if your child gets in trouble with the police

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This page from GOV.UK provides information on what to do if your child gets into trouble with the police. Here are the key points covered:

Parental Responsibility

Parenting Programmes

Parenting Contracts

Parenting Orders

The page also includes links to related content such as what happens if a child under 10 breaks the law, the age of criminal responsibility, children in custody, and youth crime prevention programs.

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Parents can get in trouble with the law if their child gets arrested - find out about parenting programmes, Parenting Contracts and Parenting Orders