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What are the consequences of sharing terrorist content?

What is terrorist offending and terrorist content?

Where can I report terrorist content?

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Depending on the case, the consequences of being convicted under the Terrorism Act as a child can include:

Sentences in prison or young offenders' institutions depending on age

Community orders, including tagging, curfews and restrictions on movements

Confiscation of electronic devices including phones, tablets, consoles and computers

Long-term restrictions on travel to some foreign countries

Impacts on opportunities to attend college or university and gain qualifications

Impacts on being able to get a job

What is terrorist offending and terrorist content?

Terrorism is the use or threat of violence in order to achieve political, religious or ideological change.
In 2024 39 young people aged 17 or under were arrested for terrorism-related offences in the UK.

Being convicted of a terrorism-related crime listed under the Terrorism Act usually means stronger punishments are applied than other types of offending.

Terrorist-related offending can include:

displaying the signs, symbols and slogans of terrorist groups

creating extremist content that celebrates terrorists or terrorist groups

sharing extremist content that celebrates terrorists or terrorist groups

encouraging other people to commit terrorist crimes

threatening acts of violence for terrorist causes online.

Terrorist content is content that would be illegal under the Terrorism Act if you were to create, share or celebrate it, or use it to threaten other people. It might include images of graphic violent acts being committed for terrorist causes; the signs, symbols or slogans of terrorist groups; or encouraging other people to commit terrorist crimes.

If you suspect you have been sent terrorist or any illegal content don't open it or share it. Report it.

Where can I report terrorist content?

Where can get more information?

ACT Early - Advice for parents, carers and others about what to do if you are concerned about friends or family being at risk of radicalisation

Educate Against Hate - Advice and resources for teachers and schools on extremism and radicalisation

NSPCC - Advice on talking to children about online safety

Childline - Direct counselling and advice for children on a wide range of issues. 0800 1111

Counter Terrorism Policing - more information about who Counter Terrorism Policing are and what they do.

The Crime Agents podcast - The secret world of child terrorists episode

Always call 999 in an emergency

What is the What You Share Leaves A Trace campaign?

Counter Terrorism Policing's What You Share Leaves A Trace campaign is aimed at 13 to 17 year-old boys at risk of being caught up in terrorist offending. It has been designed in response to increasing numbers of teenage boys being arrested for and convicted of terrorist offences in the UK, often connected to accessing and sharing extremist content on social media.

The campaign centres on two videos. One for younger teens (13 to 15 years old) and another one for older teens (16 to 17). The aim is to educate boys about the risks of extremist content and empower them to make smart decisions for themselves. Both videos focus on the real world consequences of sharing terrorist content, such as losing their devices, travel restrictions, and long term impacts on education, jobs and family.

Where is the campaign running?

The campaign is on TikTok and YouTube as we know they are where large numbers of teenage boys spend their time, and are most effective at delivering messages to this audience. Partners and supporters are welcome to share the videos on other platforms and social media channels.

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Depending on the case, the consequences of being convicted under the Terrorism Act as a child can include: Sentences in prison or young offenders' institutions depending on age Community orders, including tagging, curfews and restrictions on movements Confiscation of electronic devices including phones, tablets, consoles and computers Long-term restrictions on travel to some foreign countries Impacts on opportunities to attend college or university and gain qualifications Impacts on being able to get a job Terrorism is the use or threat of violence in order to achieve political, religious or ideological change.

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No More Knives or County Lines by Christina Gabbitas

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Our Specialist Clinical and Community Outreach Team are pleased to introduce our Education Outreach Partnership for schools and colleges in York and North Yorkshire.

This free offer supports the mandatory PSHE/RSE curriculum and includes:

Assemblies for Years 9-11, delivering basic sexual health awareness and signposting into service

PSHE sessions for Post 16

PSHE sessions for aged 13+ attending any alternative provisions including PRU and SEND schools

Train the Trainer sessions; supporting school staff in delivering high quality sexual health sessions as part of RSE/PSHE

Training opportunities including LGBTQ+ awareness and condom/chlamydia kit distribution training as part of our GIO scheme.

Half termly newsletter with service updates and resources

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The Go-To - For healthy minds in North Yorkshire

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The Go-To - For healthy minds in North Yorkshire

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Not sure what to feel about what you're feeling ?

Welcome to the home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire. We're here to help you find the right help and support for you, to help you stay well, whatever is going on in your life.

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The Go-To - Emotional wellbeing and mental health

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The home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire. We’re here to help you find the right help and support for you, to help you stay well, whatever is going on in your life.

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WeProtect Global Alliance, our mission is clear: to protect children from the growing threat of online sexual exploitation and abuse. We believe every child deserves a safe digital world, safeguarded by proactive measues and collective global action.

Great Video Resource re AI Nude Images

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At WeProtect Global Alliance, our mission is clear: to protect children from the growing threat of online sexual exploitation and abuse.

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Wake Up Call is a free 2-day course for young people at risk of disengagement, school exclusion and those engaging in low level racist/political behaviour or hate crime.

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Wake Up Call is a free 2-day course for young people at risk of disengagement, school exclusion and those engaging in low level racist/political behaviour or hate crime. The course sits in the Pre-Prevent space focussing on the lower level hate crime agenda and discriminatory behaviour.

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Support Services for Women & Girls in York and North Yorkshire

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Wherever or whoever you are, we are committed to making sure your voice is heard and that the support you need is available and easy to find.

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Wherever or whoever you are, we are committed to making sure your voice is heard and that the support you need is available and easy to find.

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Improving Reporting for Women and Girls - professional's education pack.

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Education programme developed to promote positive attitudes and address bullying and discrimination among young people.

Adam Prentis - Delivery Manager

a.prentis@yorkrlfc.com

Adam Prentis

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Parent leaflet Child input- Awareness session for schools - Sept 2025

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We've collated a selection of NSPCC resources to help professionals recognise, respond to and prevent bullying and cyberbullying within their organisations.

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Browse our range of resources to support your Anti-Bullying Week 2023 activities

To support Anti-Bullying Week 2023, we've collated a selection of NSPCC resources to help professionals recognise, respond to and prevent bullying and cyberbullying within their organisations.

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Resources to help professionals recognise, respond to and prevent bullying, including policy templates, training, school activities and guidance.

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Eimaan Culture and Community Services CIC is a specialist service provider promoting activities and learning to improve equality, diversity, inclusion, health and wellbeing in the community.

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What is Cyber Switch Up?

Cyber Switch Up is a digital & cyber skills competition aimed at students aged 11-18 years in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Open to students in all secondary schools and colleges across the Yorkshire & the Humber region.

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What is Cyber Switch Up?

Cyber Switch Up is a digital & cyber skills competition aimed at students aged 11-18 years in Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

Open to students in all secondary schools and colleges across the Yorkshire & the Humber region.

Free to participate Online qualifier, which can be completed in school or at home.

Chance to compete in at the in-person finals event on the 25th November 2025 at The University of Hull.

Chance of winning merch, trophies and other cool tech prizes for participants and their respective school or college.

Online qualifier (open to all) - a series of short exercises/puzzles on digital and cyber themes (one entry per person), with an e-certificate awarded to all participants.

In-person finals - event for highest performing participants, where there will be a series of hands-on fun and challenging exercises/puzzles in a 'gaming arena' format based on digital and cyber themes - merchandise, trophies and prizes on offer to all participants!

Online Qualifier - Monday 29th September - Sunday 26th October 2025

Live Finals Event - Tuesday 25th November 2025

Live in person finals day 25th November 2025 @ The University of Hull

Participants must have the express support of their Teacher and/or Parent or Care Giver in order to compete in Cyber Switch Up 2025.

Participants must have access to a computer/device with internet access to compete in the online qualifier.

Participants and a responsible adult must be available on the 25th November 2025 to attend the in-person live finals at the University of Hull, if successful in the online qualifier.

Showcase the digital and cyber skills & talent of students across Yorkshire & Humber

Educate and promote digital & cyber pathways for higher and further education

Raise awareness of the diverse digital & cyber career pathways available to young people

Promote Cyber Choices messaging - encourage positive, rewarding and lawful cyber behaviours in young people

Designed and delivered by
Yorkshire & Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit
in conjunction with our Partners, Cyber Switch Up 2025 aims to:

The Online Qualifier will open between
Monday 29th September - Sunday 26th October 2025

Registration is now open!

Thank you to everyone involved in CSU 2024

Printable Cyber Switch Up 2025 Poster

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Cyber Switch Up, sponsored by Amazon Web Services, is a Cyber and Digital Skills Competition for 11 - 18 year olds attending schools & colleges (including home schooled) in the Yorkshire & Humberside region, with a chance to compete for trophies and prizes at a live finals event in November.

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The Cyber Choices programme was created to help people make informed choices and to use their cyber skills in a legal way.

This is a national programme coordinated by the National Crime Agency and delivered by Cyber Choices teams within Regional Organised Crime Units and Local Police Force Cyber Teams.

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Interactive workshops for years 3, 4, 5 & 6

How to get a healthy balance with technology.

Workshops can be booked via the website

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A practical resource for teachers to empower young people to:

recognise examples of extremist behaviour and content online

understand actions which could be identified as criminal activity

explore techniques used for persuasion and build resilience through critical thinking

access support from trusted individuals and organisations

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A practical resource for teachers to empower young people to:

recognise examples of extremist behaviour and content online

understand actions which could be identified as criminal activity

explore techniques used for persuasion and build resilience through critical thinking

access support from trusted individuals and organisations

Each section includes:

starter videos featuring experts or case studies

scenario-based activities to promote discussion and reflection

guidance to facilitate discussions in an age-appropriate way and consolidate learning

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A practical resource for teachers to empower young people to: recognise examples of extremist behaviour and content online understand actions which could be identified as criminal activity explore techniques used for persuasion and build resilience through critical thinking access support from trusted individuals and organisations Each section includes: starter videos featuring experts or case studies scenario-based activities to promote discussion and reflection guidance to facilitate discussions in an age-appropriate way and consolidate learning

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This study, conducted by the University of York, set out to explore young people’s experiences with drugs and alcohol across York and North Yorkshire with a central aim to inform drug and alcohol service development through listening to what young people said they wanted and needed when they ask for help.

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, will ensure the public are better protected from terrorism, by requiring certain public premises and events to be prepared and ready to keep people safe in the event of an attack. Watch new Martyn's Law explainer video here:

Martyn's Law | ProtectUK

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Martyn’s Law will enhance public safety by ensuring there is better preparedness for, and protection from, terrorist attacks.

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This is a story about a group of friends who, seeking adventure and a way to make some quick cash, find themselves exploited into delivering vapes filled with an illegal substance. As they dive deeper into this risky operation, they soon come to a harsh realisation: the money isn't as easy to earn as they thought, and the contents of the vapes pose serious dangers to their health and safety.

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Age 5-11

Assembly

Workshop

Building Connections - (Loneliness)

Contact - Sarah Lonsdale

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A free Juvenille Firesetter Intervention Programme which works with children and young people who set fires or who play with fire. Without help and guidance, firesetting behaviour can become increasingly serious and lead to injury and damage to property. Early intervention can significantly reduce the chance of this behaviour continuing.

Under 18s only

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FireSafe Referral - North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service

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We offer a free Juvenille Firesetter Intervention Programme which works with children and young people who set fires or who play with fire. Without help and guidance, firesetting behaviour can become increasingly serious and lead to injury and damage to property. Early intervention can significantly reduce the chance of this behaviour continuing. If you are […]

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In 2022, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan launched a new campaign – Have A Word – calling on men to reflect on our own attitudes and to say something when our friends behave inappropriately towards women.

Say maaate to a mate shows how a simple, familiar word can be all you need to interrupt when a friend is going too far without making things awkward, ruining the moment or putting your friendship at risk.

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Male violence against women and girls starts with words. If you see it happening, say something.

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White Ribbon UK is the leading charity in England and Wales engaging men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls.

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Our mission is to prevent violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes. We work with men and boys to change long-established, and harmful, attitudes, systems and behaviours around masculinity that perpetuate inequality and violence.

Our work is preventative; we want to stop violence before it starts.

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Our mission is to end men's violence against women, once and for all. We work with men and boys to challenge cultures that lead to harassment, abuse and violence.

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Right-Wing Activism and Extremism - Signs and Symbols Autumn

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Building Connections is an online service for young people up to the age of 19, empowering them to find a way through loneliness.

Young people work with a trained befriender, who guides them and champions them each step of the way. Building Connections gives young people tools that can help them build their confidence and better equip them to manage loneliness.

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Building Connections is an online service for young people up to the age of 19, empowering them to find a way through loneliness.

Young people work with a trained befriender, who guides them and champions them each step of the way. Building Connections gives young people tools that can help them build their confidence and better equip them to manage loneliness.

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Building Connections | Support service for young people | NSPCC Learning

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This online service empowers young people aged up to 19 to find a way through loneliness. Young people work through the 11 week programme with a trained befriender who guides and supports them each step of the way.

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North Yorkshire Drugs Analysis Project (NYDAP)

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North Yorkshire Drugs Analysis Project (NYDAP)

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As of August 2024, NYP and our partners in Public Health, have linked up with York University to provide NYP with greater non-evidential drugs testing capability.

Having this accelerated drug testing service can help us save lives by understanding exactly what types of drugs are entering our communities, their purity and any harmful contaminates.

The test through NYDAP will show drug type, purity and any contaminates, but please note it is not of forensic evidential value – it is there to help us intervene early and reduce risk and harm to communities.

What do we need school to do:

If you have had an incident in school where a young person has shown an adverse reaction, to potentially drugs or vape (potentially containing suspected drug oil).

Seize the vape or sample of drug and keep safe

Enquire with your SLO if it should be dealt with via Tel 101 or in slow time via your SLO - this will depend upon the urgency and nature of circumstances

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Free health and wellbeing support: -

Our skilled Health Trainers are able to offer free confidential one-to-one support and guidance, face-to-face or remotely.

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The Health Trainers aim to help York residents lead happier, healthier lives by providing advice and support, and encouraging positive lifestyle and behaviour changes.

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Screen Safe - please enquire direct for cost

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Parent & Carer Talks

Pupil workshops

Online Safety Newsletter

Staff Training

Parent Online Courses

One to One tailored support

anna@screen-safe.co.uk

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Screen-Safe Resource Hub | Anna Sarjantson

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Helping you to keep your children safe online and supporting parents & teachers of the tech generation to create a safer, healthier digital future for us all.

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Service for parents and carers of children age 0-19 (or 25 for SEN)

Advice around:

Childcare

Parent Support Groups

Groups and activities

Young People Support

Anything to do with family life

01904 554444

fis@york.gov.uk

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Home Start - Support for families Under 5yrs

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Home Start - Support for families Under 5yrs

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Home-Start York is a local charity dedicated to supporting families with preschool children facing challenges, such as isolation, mental health struggles, financial difficulties, or disability. Established in 1988, it is part of the national Home-Start network and provides a lifeline to families in the York area by offering emotional and practical help. Our 4 staff manage, train and coordinate our 45-50 trained volunteers, often parents themselves, who visit families weekly, providing guidance, friendship, and assistance tailored to each family's specific needs.

The charity helps parents build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create nurturing home environments, contributing to the well-being and development of their children. Support can range from helping with everyday tasks to offering a listening ear during challenging times. Home-Start York’s work plays a vital role in creating a stronger, more resilient community by ensuring that children have the best possible start in life and empowering families to overcome difficulties. Their work is volunteer-driven and relies on community support

Home Visiting- For parents with children 0-5 years. A volunteer is matched to you and your identified needs, they will provide support to you emotionally each week for a couple of hours, they will help to build your confidence, accompany you to groups or appointments and offer practical support for you with your baby or children in your own home.

School Readiness- Parents with children 3-5 years will receive a weekly home visit to engage in our 10-week school readiness programme. In a confidential, encouraging way parents and children will be supported together to prepare for their school experience. The programme is delivered in a fun, informative and thoughtful manner.

Perinatal Support - From 30+ weeks pregnant a volunteer is matched to you, providing emotional support and guidance for 2-3 hours each week, they will help you prepare practically and emotionally for your baby's arrival, empowering you to build your confidence, as you become a new mum.

Telephone support -We can provide weekly telephone support calls to parents that feel this could work best for you. The same volunteer will phone each week to offer you emotional support and guidance.

Get in touch- www.homestartyork.org

Tel- 07519976946

Email- support@homestartyork.org

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Because Tomorrow Starts Today

At Home-Start York, we know that being a parent isn't always easy and that life can bring stress and challenges that get in the way of an enjoyable family time.

To help parents give their children the best start we offer a unique confidential family support service.

We recruit volunteers from all communities and backgrounds in the city to visit families at home during a time in which the family is experiencing difficulties. They offer parents their time and support to help them grow in confidence and increase their ability to cope and build better lives for their children and themselves.

Our volunteers are very carefully recruited and are all people who understand the demands of being a parent and bring care, kindness and understanding to their role.

The Home-Start approach has a proven, lasting, positive impact on the development of children and the health and well-being of the family. If you would like support or would like to refer someone to Home-Start York, please download our referral form here.

General enquiries support@homestartyork.org

Office number - 07519 976946

Family Support - jo@homestartyork.org & susan@homestartyork.org

Funding - fundraising@homestartyork.org

Manager- maria@homestartyork.org

If you concerned about a child's welfare please contact York City Council Children's Services safer children york 01904 551900 email: or for emergencies call 999.

Love from the Home-Start York Team

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Sophie Hepworth (sophie.hepworth@mearshousing.co.uk)

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Solace - Trauma/advice support for refugees

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Solace - Trauma/advice support for refugees

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Solace - supporting survivors of persecution & exile in Yorkshire and the Humber

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Solace provides free counselling, psychotherapy and advocacy in the Yorkshire and Humber region to the survivors of persecution and exile.

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Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence Charity - Halo Project

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Tackling forced marriage and honour based violence directly, offering support to victims and education to organisations

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Buddy Network - Information for Referrers

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Buddy Network - Information for Referrers

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The Buddy Network is a project that provides additional support for 14-19yr olds in North Yorkshire.  Buddies provide befriending and ongoing support for young people who have been working with a range of practitioners i.e. Early Help Team from NYCC, NYY Youth Mentors etc.

Together, the buddy and young person (and practitioner in some instances) will develop a befriending agreement and identify progression routes and goals. The buddy and young person will meet regularly for a period of approximately 6 months. Meetings will follow a simple framework to allow progression and reflection.

The support is different to Change Direction, which is also a mentoring service provided by NYY.  More information and guidance can be sought from:

Stefanie Benson

Buddy Network & Independent Visitor Co-ordinator

07398149496

Stef@nyy.org.uk

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Gordon Smart investigates the dangers of these nicotine pouches.

Recent regulations have made it harder for young people to get their hands on cigarettes and vapes - but now we're investigating a new nicotine product that's growing in popularity. Nicotine pouches, a.k.a 'snus', are small parcels you put on your gums... Presenter Gordon Smart explores how the lack of regulation means children can technically buy them, and the staggering levels of nicotine they contain, that can make people sick.

Pods and Pouches, which manufactures nicotine pouch brand Iceberg, says it limits sales of its product to over 18s, caps nicotine content to 50mg/g, and supports strengthening regulations surrounding the sale and consumption of its products to minors. It says its products undergo rigorous testing, and it believes they offer a healthier alternative to smoking and vaping. It says it works with wholesalers to ensure they target appropriate customers.

Industry voice, the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine, told us that it backs the government's plan for an 18 year old age limit and a cap on nicotine pouch strength, and says it is in favour of licensing nicotine pouches so that Trading Standards have authority to act against rogue retailers if needed.

The Department of Health and Social Care told us that the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will stop consumer nicotine products, including pouches, from being deliberately branded and advertised to appeal to children.

To watch this with subtitles, search for Morning Live on BBC iPlayer from 23/09/24.

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BBC One - Morning Live, What are the dangers of snus?

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Graffiti spoils the local environment. It's criminal damage and can encourage other forms of anti-social behaviour - it can also be costly to remove.

Report a graffiti problem

Use our eForm to report graffiti; see which graffiti problems we can help with, and our graffiti response times.
Report a graffiti problem
Our graffiti responsibilities

We can clear graffiti from properties and street furniture, including:

council houses and other council buildings

fences, walls or boundaries

ancient monuments and some memorials

city walls and bar walls

some bridges

play equipment in council play areas

street furniture, such as seats

dog bins and litter bins

bus stops

sign posts

bollards

private houses and business premises

Our response to graffiti problems

We aim to:

remove offensive graffiti within 24 hours

remove non-offensive graffiti within 4 working days

Please note that although we're not responsible for utility boxes in York, we'll inform the owner if you report graffiti. We'll also need to contact the property owner where graffiti is reported on private or business premises.

We therefore cannot confirm timeframes for removal of graffiti from utility boxes or from private or business properties.

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The first in a series of six sessions features the NSPCC & York St John University’s “It’s Not Love” films and online digital resources. The session will hear first-hand from a lived experience perspective of domestic abuse, underlining the importance of everyone working together to help prevent toxic relationships.

It’s Not Love resources have been designed to help support teachers and professionals working with children and young people aged 11 years plus, to explore and understand about healthy and unhealthy friendships and relationships.

The digital resources include 3 films exploring 4 characters' lives and their experience of interpersonal domestic abuse and coercive control:

“It’s Not Love” film trailer https://vimeo.com/909027063

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Support and Interventions for age 9-19 with mild to moderate mental health difficulties - Referral form on the link

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Supporting Children & Young People in North Yorkshire

Compass Phoenix is a free, confidential health and wellbeing service for children and young people between the ages of 5-19.

It's also available for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) up to the age of 25.

The Compass Phoenix service is for those children and young people who may benefit from receiving early help and prevention of harm work in relation to mild to moderate emotional wellbeing and mental health issues.

The aim of the service is to improve outcomes for children and young people's mental health by strengthening the range of mental health support available to children and young people.

We offer:

One-to-one and group work support and interventions for children and young people aged 9-19, with mild to moderate mental health issues.

Support to schools to develop a whole school approach towards emotional and mental well-being through the delivery of training.

Professional Consultation to school and college staff, providing advice and guidance on emotional wellbeing and mental health to help make sure that children and young people get the right support at the right time in the right place.

Our BUZZ US text messaging service.

Our dedicated team help young people to make sustainable lifestyle changes in order to improve their long-term health, resilience and emotional wellbeing, reduce risk to themselves and others and equip them to reach their potential.

We also work with school and college staff to build their confidence and knowledge of approaches to support the emotional and mental health needs of the children and young people.

How the service can help you

If you are starting to struggle with your mental health, then our caring and dedicated team can meet you face-to-face or we can support you on the phone or by an online video call.

We use 'talking therapies' (sometimes called 'therapeutic interventions') designed to help you cope and to understand your particular issues. We can also suggest useful ways family members and others close to you might be able to support you at home - but this is something we would talk to you about first.

How you can get support if you're a child or young person

You can speak to someone from Compass Phoenix by ringing us on 01904 661916 or on our Freephone number 0800 008 7452.

If you are a young person wanting to make a self-referral, please download our Request for Support form, then email the completed form to phoenix@compass-uk.org

Learn about our BUZZ US text messaging service.

Referrals from parents or carers

We operate an open referral system which means that as well as taking self-referrals we also take referrals from parents and carers. Download our Request for Support form then email the completed form to phoenix@compass-uk.org

Professional referrals

Professionals are also welcome to make referral but we ask them to complete a referral form. If you would like to have a chat first please call 01904 661916 to talk over their concerns before completing a referral form. Download our referral form.

If you would like to request a call back, please complete our Call Back Request

How to access Professional Consultations

Professional Consultation appointment are arranged for school staff to anonymously discuss a young person's mild to moderate mental health concern and receive timely advice, guidance, support, resources and signposting.

This enables school staff to deliver preventative, targeted interventions with the young person / group of young people or to be given the appropriate advice to access other specialised support.

This process provides schools with:

* Timely support and advice
* High quality interventions
* Support children/young people need, when they need it

A more creative approach will be used for primary aged children focusing on character building and self esteem with a focus on motivational skills, self awareness and managing relationships for secondary aged young people.

BUZZ US Text Message Service

Compass offers a confidential text messaging service to young people aged 11-18 across North Yorkshire.

Text 07520 631168 for confidential advice, support and signposting from a wellbeing worker within one working day via text.

When you text BUZZ US, you'll get a message back letting you know if we're open or closed. It'll also tell you what you can do if we are not open and you need help in the meantime.

This might include contacting your doctor, visiting an NHS walk-in centre or calling NHS 111. You can also look up your local child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) crisis number. Also remember that if it is an emergency dial 999 or visit A&E.

Text us!

Young people can text BUZZ US about any mental health or wellbeing worries. Such as low mood, stress, eating problem, self harm, anxiety or self esteem.

We will get back to you within a day during the week.

If that feels like too long and you are in need of urgent help or you feel in crisis, please contact the help suggested above and here.

Real people, real help

Once the qualified wellbeing worker - it's a real person! - has introduced themselves, they will ask you questions around your problem to make sure that they are offering you the right support, advice or signposting to other people who can help you.

After you have received the help you need, we'll ask for your feedback. But you can text us again if you need us again!
The service is open Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
You can also stop receiving messages from BUZZ US at any stage by texting STOP to the number. We at Compass record and keep all messages they receive in our central files.

Please note this important information

We do not usually inform parents, teachers or anyone else if you contact BUZZ US. We might inform someone if we were concerned about your safety, but we would usually speak to you first.

Your messages are stored and can be seen by other Compass staff who follow the same confidentiality rules. We aim to reply to you within one working day and you should get an immediate bounce-back to confirm we've received your text.

Texts will not be seen outside of normal working hours. If you need help before you hear back from us, contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E. Our text number does not receive voice calls or MMS picture messages.

We support messaging from UK mobile numbers only (which does not include messages sent from landlines, international mobile numbers and some 'number masking' mobile apps).

Prevent BUZZ US sending messages to you by texting STOP to our number. Please respect your school's mobile phone policy. Messages are charged at your usual rates.

Opening times

Most of the appointments we offer tend to be between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am and 4:30pm Fridays - but if these times don't suit you, just let us know and we'll see if we can arrange something at a time that's more convenient to you. We are not open on weekends or bank holidays.

Meet the team

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North Yorkshire (Compass Phoenix) (formerly BUZZ and REACH) - Compass

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Compass Phoenix is a free, confidential health and wellbeing service for children and young people between the ages of 5-19. It's also available for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) up to the age of 25.

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Are you aged 25-64 years old and due your Cervical smear?

People are eligible for cervical screening if they have a cervix, and are aged between 25 and 64. It is important that you are registered with a GP and you should have received a letter inviting you to book a cervical screening test. If it has been longer than 3 years since your last test, You know you are overdue, or you are between the ages of 25 and 64, have a cervix and have never had a test then you can book an appointment with your GP practice or sexual health service.
Appointments are available at most of our sexual health services across York and North Yorkshire. (Monkgate York, Selby Hospital, The Mulberry Unit, Northway in Scarborough, Malton Hospital, Sexual Health at Harewood Medical practice and Mowbray House GP practice in Northallerton)
See our latest news feature for more detail. You can contact our booking line on 01904 721111

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Are you aged 25-64 years old and due your Cervical smear? People are eligible for cervical screening if they have a cervix, and are aged between 25 and 64. It is important that you are registered with a GP and you should have received a letter inviting you to book a cervical screening test.

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"Headteachers and staff they authorise have a statutory power to search a pupil or their possessions where they have reasonable grounds to suspect that the pupil may have a prohibited item  (listed on the Giv guidance) or any other item that the school rules identify as an item which may be searched for"

As long as the school lists vapes as one of the items they would search for in their "rules" then they have a right to search.

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Professionals online safety helpline

Helpline operated by the UK Safer Internet Centre offering professionals who work with children across the UK support, advice and mediation with online safety issues. The helpline can be contacted by email: helpline@saferinternet.org.uk or telephone on 0344 3814772 (calls on this number are charged at local call rate).

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Enquiries regarding threats to school or staff reputation and good standing as a result of action online. Typically, a school may get in touch with the helpline after discovering a page on a social network that is using the school name and/ or logo but is not owned or controlled by the school. The page will be a cause of concern as it' posting inappropriate and often abusive content, damaging the school's online reputation. The helpline is able to help manage the online content as well as provide additional advice an support to look at the situation holistically.

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Professionals Online Safety Helpline - UK Safer Internet Centre

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A helpline dedicated to support all professionals working with children and young people with any e-safety issues.

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our vision is to eliminate forced marriage, honour-based abuse and female genital mutilation within society. To change attitudes and beliefs for future generations to break the cycle of abuse and to empower victims and survivors to make their own choices

Resources available including outreach support - referral on website.

Lesson plan etc

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Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence Charity - Halo Project

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Tackling forced marriage and honour based violence directly, offering support to victims and education to organisations

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Restorative Solutions - Presentation to DSLs

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Restorative Solutions - Presentation to DSLs

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Responding to children who display sexualised behaviour

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Responding to children who display sexualised behaviour

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NSPCC - Understanding Harmful Sexualised Behaviour

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NSPCC - Understanding Harmful Sexualised Behaviour

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Includes information around Hackett's Continuum

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Step two: identifying sexualised behaviour

In order to respond appropriately to a child displaying problematic or harmful sexual behaviour, you need to decide where a child's behaviour sits on the continuum.

A child's behaviour can change depending on the circumstances they are in and sexual behaviour can move in either direction along the continuum. So you should look at each situation individually, as well as considering any patterns of behaviour.

Indicators that behaviour is problematic or harmful

Children naturally explore and experiment with their sexuality as they grow up. If the behaviour seems to go beyond curiosity, for example if it is obsessive or compulsive, this might indicate it is problematic or harmful.
> Find out more about what is considered developmentally typical sexual behaviour
What to consider

The age of the child or young person who has displayed the sexual behaviour.
As children grow up they develop sexually. What is developmentally typical sexual behaviour for a 15-year-old may be problematic or harmful for an eight-year-old. Consider the child's developmental ability as well as their chronological age.

The age of the other children or young people involved.
If the children involved are the same age or developmental ability the behaviour may be considered developmentally typical. But if the children are of different ages or developmental abilities, the behaviour might be problematic or harmful.

Is the behaviour unusual for that particular child or young person?
If a child's behaviour is out of character, it's important to take time to consider why the child is behaving unusually.

Have all the children or young people involved freely given consent?
If the behaviour involves coercion, intimidation or forcing others to take part, it should be considered harmful.

Are the other children or young people distressed?
If the behaviour is upsetting others, this could indicate it is problematic or harmful.

Is there an imbalance of power?
If the child displaying the behaviour is in a more powerful position than the other children involved, this indicates it is problematic or harmful. This might happen if there are significant differences in age, size, power or developmental ability.

Is the behaviour excessive, degrading or threatening?
Excessive behaviour means behaviour that is obsessive, persistent, compulsive or has been going on for a long time. Any behaviour that involves force, coercion, bribery or threats is harmful.

Is the behaviour occurring in a public or private space?
Some behaviours, for example masturbation, might be considered developmentally typical if they are being carried out in private. But if they are being displayed in public, they would be considered problematic or harmful.

Other behaviours might give cause for concern if they are particularly secretive or are being carried out in private after intervention from adults.

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Understanding sexualised behaviour in children | NSPCC Learning

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Understand Hackett's continuum and learn how to identify problematic or harmful sexual behaviour and what actions to take when it is being displayed.

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Fearless (Crimestoppers) - Understanding County Lines

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Fearless (Crimestoppers) - Understanding County Lines

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Worried about a friend?

Are you worried that a friend or someone you know may be being exploited through County Lines activity? Then below are some of the signs to spot:

Returning home late, staying out all night or going missing for days or weeks at a time.

Being found in areas away from home, particularly areas you would not expect them to travel to alone.

Increasing drug use, or having a large amount of drugs on them when they do not use drugs themselves.

Suddenly being secretive about who they are talking to or where they are going.

Unexplained absences from school, work, college or training.

Having large amounts of money on them, or having lots of new stuff such as clothes, jewellery or phones they usually wouldn't be able to afford.

A change in behaviour - more disruptive, aggressive, anxious.

Using drug-related or adult language you would not expect that young person to know.

Having injuries that cannot be explained.

In possession of hotel keys or keys to unknown places.

Watch Aimee's story below to find out about some of the signs to spot:

Seeing these signs in someone may not automatically mean they are being criminally exploited. It may be that something else is going on for that person. But, if you spot a number of these signs in someone, it is important to raise this with a trusted adult to ensure that person is safe.

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Explore the world of county lines with our informative resources and insights. Learn about this concerning issue, its impact, and how communities can address it. Empower yourself with knowledge to help combat county lines at Crimestoppers UK's Fearless.

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“KYMSGAME”, is a peer to peer workshop co-facilitated and led by Youth Commission members. KYMSGAME is suitable for 14-18 year olds

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As part of our education work we have been busy developing  new interactive packages for schools on the dangers of open water and how to stay safe around it. Our sessions are Approx 45 minutes - 60 minutes  long to ensure we have plenty of time for interactive learning and question time. To make a booking for our crew to visit your organisation please contact education@yorkrescueboat..com

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Referrals Form - Where RJ can address any incident where there harm has been caused.

Direct referrals around hate and violent crime for the courses we run to challenge behaviour and focus on restorative justice to address the underlying issues to prevent further incidents

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Act for Youth is aimed at 11–16-year-olds to teach them about the three recommended actions to take during a marauding terrorist attack – RUN, HIDE and TELL. These lesson plans will support those in the sector to mitigate the risk from terrorism and protect students

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Teacher guidance notes: RUN HIDE TELL lesson plans

While the chances of being caught up in a knife or gun attack are rare, it is important that young people are prepared and know how to protect themselves if the need arises. The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) provides guidance on three key steps for keeping safe in the event of a knife or gun attack. The advice is, if caught up in an incident to RUN to safety, HIDE if you can't, and TELL the police when you're safe - guidance which can be applied to many places and situations.

We know from case studies and testimony of people who have survived attacks that, if followed, this advice can save lives. However, it is crucial that this message is conveyed to young people in a way that is sensitive and not alarmist. To support you to teach these messages safely and confidently, this lesson pack has been produced for NaCTSO and the Department for Education (DfE) by the PSHE Association, to form part of the ACT for YOUTH campaign to inform 11-16 year olds of how best to react to a knife or gun attack.

These lessons should not be a 'one off', or delivered in the immediate aftermath of a knife or gun attack, as this is likely to raise feelings of anxiety for young people rather than provide reassurance (the PSHE Association has published separate guidance on talking to children and young people in the event of a terrorist incident).
Instead, they should be taught within a planned series of lessons developing risk management and personal safety skills. Young people should feel able and confident to report suspicious behaviour or items, and to protect themselves in the unlikely event of being caught up in a knife or gun attack.

ACT For Youth Run Hide Tell Lesson Plan

Teacher guidance and lesson plans Key stages 3 and 4

RUN HIDE TELL - School Teaching Guidevideo

Learning material for youth organisations

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Teacher guidance and lesson plans Key stages 3 and 4

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Keeley Smith

Keeley.Smith@northyorksfire.gov.uk

Youth and Schools Engagement Manager

Mobile: 07443460169

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Support available for discussing the violent disorder that followed the Southport attack (Summer 2024)

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Support available for discussing the violent disorder that followed the Southport attack (Summer 2024)

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What support is available for discussing the violent disorder that followed the Southport attack? - Educate Against Hate

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Supporting schools and colleges after the Southport attack and widespread violent disorder

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Support for Young People in Haxby/Wigginton Area

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Support for Young People in Haxby/Wigginton Area

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Community Ties <communityties@hwyca.co.uk>

Contact: Alysha Smith - Youth Manager

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Haxby & Wigginton Youth & Community Association

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Youth Provision | Oaken Grove Community Centre

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Oaken Grove Community Centre is run by Haxby & Wigginton Youth & Community Association in order to provide friendly and accessible provisions for the local community.

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Stronger Relationships - North Yorkshire Council

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Stronger Relationships - North Yorkshire Council

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If you would like support to strengthen your relationship for the sake of your child talk to your health visitor, midwife or family worker.

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Healthy relationships  - Flexible 121 support exploring understanding of what is a healthy relationship, consent and keeping safe including online safety.

Referral form under Youth Services heading

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PACT - Support and resources for young people with family member in prison

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PACT - Support and resources for young people with family member in prison

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Pact supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their families across England and Wales.

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Referral link at the bottom of the web-page

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Interested in fundraising for The Island or maybe you are keen to volunteer with us, whatever your question, we'd love to hear from you. Simply fill out the contact form or give us a call which can be found on this page.

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Change Direction (North Yorkshire Youth ) - Mentoring

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Change Direction (North Yorkshire Youth ) - Mentoring

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Provided by North Yorkshire Youth, the Change Direction Young People’s Diversion scheme goal is to prevent or intervene early to divert young people from the criminal justice process by addressing the underlying causes of their offending behaviour, aimed at young people between 10 and 17, in York and North Yorkshire.

**This is an early intervention and prevention project to divert children and young people who have not yet entered the Criminal Justice System but are at risk of doing so.

Please complete and submit the attached referral.

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Parking enforcement – City of York Council

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We enforce parking restrictions in the York area.

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Youth Justice - Victim Support with Kate Bryan

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Youth Justice - Victim Support with Kate Bryan

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Flexible support for any victim on a 121 basis in community, school or home. Support includes managing and exploring emotions and feelings, self-esteem and confidence building and coping strategies.

Healthy relationships  - Flexible 121 support exploring understanding of what is a healthy relationship, consent and keeping safe including online safety.

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We’re the suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

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We're the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we're uniting the UK against suicide.

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Kooth is a digital mental health support service. It gives children and young people easy access to an online community of peers and a team of experienced counsellors. Kooth has no referrals or waiting lists, and Young people can access this service anonymously by signing onto the Kooth website www.kooth.com

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Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.

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Local Minds run mental health services in local communities. Anyone can get in touch – you don't need to have a GP referral. Each local Mind is different, but the services they offer might include:

Talking therapy

Crisis helplines

Advocacy

Employment and training schemes

Counselling

Befriending services

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We are a specialist early intervention team who provide services for children that focus on creating safer communities.

Our work includes;

Direct work with children

CPD for professionals

Workshop support for parents

As a team, we are dedicated to reducing Violence Against Women and Girls which is why we run the VAWG Education Network Meeting and created the SqUp ABC Behaviour Change Programme for Young People.

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Real Love Rocks is a ground-breaking education and awareness raising programme developed by Barnardo’s Safer Futures Trauma Services. Promoting children and young people’s rights to healthy, consensual and safe relationships with peers, partner, their family and across their community is at the heart of this.

We are extremely excited to share with you that we have been working hard updating and refreshing both the Primary and Secondary Real Love Rocks Healthy Relationships and Exploitation Educational Resources, and we have also launched a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) edition, all available now, all developed to meet the new statutory Relationships and Sex Education guidance.

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We're here to support people bereaved and seriously injured by road crashes.

We're here to help people be community champions for safe and healthy mobility.

We’re here to campaign for safe streets and the rights of road victims.

Our vision is a world with zero road death and injury, where we can all move in a safe and healthy way, whoever we are and however we travel. Until our vision becomes a reality, we are working to stop crashes on our roads, reduce harm when a crash happens, and help every road victim get the support they need, for as long as they need it.

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Why we're here

We're here to support people bereaved and seriously injured by road crashes.

We're here to help people be community champions for safe and healthy mobility.

We're here to campaign for safe streets and the rights of road victims.

We want a world where everyone is free to move in a safe and healthy way, every day. We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.

Support us

The National Road Victim Service

0808 8000 401

Brake's free support service if you are bereaved, seriously injured, or helping a road crash victim.
Meet your named caseworker. Call 0808 8000 401 or email help@brake.org.uk

Helping you, if bereaved, injured, or someone you love has been injured

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For victims of road crashes and their families

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Read about the service standards that the National Road Victim Service aims to meet

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Learn about, and get involved with, our work in communities, in schools, and with organisations to raise awareness and make a positive change for safe and healthy mobility.

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The road safety charity. Care for victims, safe and healthy journeys.

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Hate crime comes in many different forms and strikes at the heart of communities. With your help, we can tackle those responsible for hate crime and keep our communities safe. We're here and ready to help anyone who has been affected by someone else's prejudice, ignorance or violence. Find out below how to spot a hate crime, report it, or get help, support and advice – both online and in your community.

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“KYMSGAME”, is a peer to peer workshop co-facilitated and led by Youth Commission members. KYMSGAME is suitable for 14-18 year olds

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A lived experience approach to County Lines prevention.

Please view the report and consider contacting the project when covering this in PSHE lessons.

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Content warning: This section includes graphic sexual descriptions.

A nude image must include one of the following to be removed:

nude or semi-nude sexual posing

someone nude or semi-nude touching themselves in a sexual way

any sexual activity involving a child

someone hurting someone else sexually

sexual activity that includes animals.

Where possible, it is better if you can upload the original image or video, or a copy of it, rather than a photograph of it on another screen. This helps IWF find the image more accurately.

If you want to report something that isn't a nude image or video to see if it can be taken down, you can see more information from Childline about deleting things shared online here. You can make a report to CEOP, the part of the police who are there to support children and young people online. You can always speak to a Childline counsellor.

Confirming your age with ID gives us more legal powers to remove images from as many places as possible. If you don't have ID or feel comfortable using it, we can still take down images, but from fewer places.

You can use the following ID to confirm your identity using Yoti:

passport or biometric residence permit

driving licence and provisional licence

Young Scot Card (Yoti app only)

CitizenCard (Yoti app only).

If you don't have any of these, you can get a young person's ID card. You'll be able to get this for £5 with the promo code NSPCC5. Make sure you choose 'Yoti CitizenCard' on the first page.

Whatever ID you use, please make sure that it is valid and in-date.

IWF will read all reports within one working day, from Monday to Friday. The time it takes to get your image removed from the internet can be different depending on where the image is hosted.

If the image is on a UK-based website it can often be removed within 2-3 hours. Unfortunately, in some countries it can take longer - sometimes days or weeks. But IWF analysts will always try to make sure it happens as soon as possible.

We'll do our best to let you know once your image has been removed by sending a message to your  Childline locker.

We recommend you check your locker every few days after you make a report. This is so you can see if your image has been removed, and so Childline can let you know if IWF need more information to be able to remove it. Remember, IWF can't contact you directly.

If you need support to help you cope while you're waiting, you can also speak to a Childline counsellor any time.

When you use Report Remove, your image or video is shared with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF). They'll work to get your image removed from the internet. See 'Who are the IWF?' to learn about how that happens.

Most of the time, nobody will know that you've made a report and your report won't be shared with anyone else.

If the police already have the image or video you report, then they might investigate what's happened. Only the police can decide if they'll need to tell someone else.

The police might already have your image or video if:

someone has reported it on another website and that website passed it to the police

they're investigating someone who had or has the image or video already (if someone is found to have your image and is breaking the law - regardless of how, it may be included as evidence in a criminal case against that person

someone else reported the image to them directly.

Remember that the police are there to protect you, not to get you into trouble. If the image has been reported somewhere else and you're worried, you can always  speak to a Childline counsellor.

If you have parental controls on your phone your parent or carer might see when you want to download a new app, so they might get a notification if you try to download Yoti and want to know why. To avoid this, use the second option to prove your age (called 'ID verification').

The IWF can remove images that are public or available to anyone on the internet. However, they won't be able to remove images or videos on encrypted networks like WhatsApp, or which are saved on a person's phone or computer.

If you're over 13 and you've made a report without using ID, then there may be some sites the IWF can't take images down from.

If you don't use ID the IWF can help by removing your image or video from most sites. If you do use ID, the IWF can remove from all sites

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), a UK charity, are there to help remove illegal nude images of under 18s posted online.

Once the IWF has confirmed your nude image is against the law and can be removed from the internet they give it a digital fingerprint called a 'hash'. The hash can be used to find your image online even if it has been cropped or slightly changed.

Sharing just the hash with certain trusted companies and organisations, means that technology can be used to find online matches of the image - this is key to trying to stop it appearing in different places on the internet. Even though the hashes and images are shared with UK police, this is so that if they came across the image some other way, they'd know that you also reported it yourself. Report Remove was developed with the full support of the police and no one involved wants to get you into trouble for sharing the image so it can be removed.

Different companies use the hash in different ways. For example, if an illegal image match is found to have been shared by an online account holder, a company may decide to close that person's account as posting illegal images will be against the company's terms and conditions. If your image(s) are found on or are linked to your online user account(s) it may be possible for the company to associate your profile with the images.

The companies that take the hashes trust the Report Remove process, however if they have significant concerns that the person in the image may not be the person who was age verified, they may get in touch with the IWF to raise their concerns.

There are 3 organisations that help you report your image using Report Remove. These are Childline, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and also Yoti if you are 13 or older and choose to prove your age using ID. All of them have a responsibility to keep all of your personal information safe.

1. We'll ask you to choose your age range (under 13, 13-15, 16-17, 18 and over). If you're under 13, you'll go straight to step 3. If you're aged 13 or older, us at Childline will ask you if you have access to ID to prove your age. If you do, you'll be asked to visit Yoti. The only information we will share with Yoti is that you are wanting to prove your age to use Report Remove.

2. Once you prove your age using Yoti, you will come back to Report Remove on Childline. The only information Yoti will share with Childline is confirmation that you're younger or older than 18.

3. We'll then ask you to create or sign in to a Childline account. Then you'll go to the IWF website to share the content you want removed. Childline will only share the information below with IWF:

that you're younger than 18 (either confirmed by Yoti, or that you told us you are younger than 18),

the age range you selected at the start,

a unique number that is created when you use Report Remove.

4. After your report has been passed to the IWF, they will tell Childline if they were able to work to take the images or video down from the internet, and why. This is so Childline can let you know what happened. IWF may also tell Childline some information about what you reported, to help them know how best to support you and keep you safe. IWF will never share an image or video that you report with Childline.

Information you give to Childline
Any information you give Childline will always be treated carefully and in line with our  Privacy Policy. This means that any information you give us as part of Report Remove will only be used to help the IWF review your report and to keep you safe. This will include the age range that you select and a unique number that's created when you go onto the IWF website. We will not share any of your information with Yoti.
Information you give to IWF
The only information you will give to the IWF are the images, videos or URLs you report. There is space to add information such as where the image or video is on a webpage.

They will process this in line with their privacy policy.

Nude images and videos that IWF decide are illegal may be kept by the IWF for up to 2 years. This is because there is an agreement with the Police and CPS (Crime Prosecution Service), called a 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MOU). Illegal images are given a hash (a string of numbers that are like a digital fingerprint). The hash is shared with organisations such as technology companies who host online content, so that they can look for the image and take it down. The actual image is not shared with these companies. The image and the hash are shared with the police who store it on their Child Abuse Image Database. Any images or videos that they decide are not illegal may be kept for a maximum of 6 months for quality checking and any follow up questions. They will then be deleted. Sometimes, even if it's decided that the content isn't illegal, IWF can share the content URL with some industry members to see if they can take the content down.

If you report a URL (link to a webpage), and choose not to prove your age using ID, IWF will still check to see if the content is something they can take action on. If so IWF may share the URL with South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL), who are a charity who help people who have had intimate images of them shared online. SWGfL will never view the content on a URL that is shared with them. SWGfL send a notice to internet companies that host the webpage you reported, to tell them to take it down. This is because IWF can only send a notice to companies to take a specific webpage down when it is confirmed it is of a child. SWGfL can also send notice to take down content, but they do not need to prove it is of a child. This helps get your images or videos from even more places.

Childline will never see what pictures, videos or URLs you share with the IWF. The only information the IWF shares with Childline apart from your case number is whether or not they could take down your images or videos, and why, so we can let you know, as well as information about the image or video that you reported that will help Childline to support you and keep you safe.

Information you give to Yoti
You can choose to use Yoti to confirm your age if you're over 13. This may involve taking a selfie, so Yoti know it is you who are proving your age, and uploading a picture of some ID. Any personal data you send Yoti - like your photo, date of birth or address - is scrambled with a high level of encryption so that even if it was stolen, no one could use it to identify you. The only information Yoti shares with Childline is confirmation that you're under or over 18.

You can see Yoti's privacy policy here, and more information about their age portal here, which is what is used in Report Remove to prove your age.

If you're using the Yoti app, Yoti may use the selfie, month and year of birth you add to the Yoti app to improve its age estimation technology. You can opt out from this in the More> My Data> Biometric consent menu of the app.

There are lots of ways to get help with your report:

if you're having problems with Yoti, you can contact them directly in the app.

if you need any support with making your report send a message to Childline with the title 'Report Remove'.

Childline counsellors are always here for you and want to help. And you can  talk to them  about anything you're going through.
I have a technical issue, what should I do?

Try using your default browser and close private browsing if you're using the Yoti app.

See if you can log in to your locker and send an email to Childline explaining your problem and the team will be able to help.

Make sure the ID you're using is valid and in-date (not expired).

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Use Report Remove to remove a nude image shared online

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This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before you were 18.

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This service is one step you can take to help remove online nude, partially nude, or sexually explicit photos and videos taken before you were 18.

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SOUK are an organisation who actively work with young people to alert them to ways of spotting and challenging disinformation.

Their workshops take place in schools and are extremely effective in highlighting how conspiracy theories arise and their damaging consequences. Young people are taught to challenge what they see/hear, understand algorithms and to prevent being coerced or groomed into extremist views/behaviours.

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SOUK provide impartial Political and Media Literacy training, and campaigns focused on democratic
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Substance Misuse Service

Focus on prevention/ early intervention, targeted and specialist delivery which will prevent harm, build resilience and support young person to make positive lifestyle choices

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Referrals - The Gate - York | Change Grow Live

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Providing Information & Support for Drink & Drugs - Drink Drug Hub

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Everyone has the right to the right information about drink and drugs. Drink Drug Hub provides reliable information about drink and drugs.

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What is Operation Choice?

Operation Choice is a process designed for referring Children and Young People (C&YP) in North Yorkshire (NY), who are found in possession of drugs, into a course of police led educational sessions. In addition, further consideration will be given to referrals into drug service providers and commissioned diversion services. The emphasis being on education and harm reduction. .

The overall aim of Operation Choice is to refer individuals to a drugs diversionary scheme in lieu of traditional criminal justice disposals. Any referral is set to take place outside of custody.

Please contact your School Liaison Officer to begin the process.

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We offer a service that meets the needs of the ever-changing world, which is adaptive and responsive for young people aged 8-18 across the Harrogate and surrounding areas.

All our youth services are based on listening to young people and working with them to make sure they get the best out of all the activities or allowing young people to have a voice and educating others to understand them and their experiences.

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For our service to thrive in meeting the needs of young people, it would be beneficial to welcome adults to share their stories to help young people to relate, learn and adapt their life choices. If you would like to contribute, either with a one off contact or on a more regular basis contact us to discuss.

Explore our services or use the contact us for further information to find out more.

Follow us on the socials to keep most up to date with our services, upcoming activities or events, what we have been doing and general information.

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Youth Support Harrogate & District | Inspire Youth

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An independent charity offering youth support services for people aged 8-18 across Harrogate and District, York and surrounding areas.

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The School Liaison Team's main focus is to prevent the criminalisation of young people and provide early intervention and support. We are all PSHE CPD accredited and work closely with schools, education, youth groups, partner agencies and local policing team.

Your SLO can deliver 1:1 sessions to pupils/students, group workshops and wider assemblies. We cover a range of topics, mainly around the PSHE Curriculum.

The list below is by no means limited and other bespoke services can be arranged:

Anti-Social Behaviour

Hate Crime & Bullying

County Lines & Grooming

Crime & Consequences

Drug & Alcohol (Vaping) Abuse

Domestic Abuse

PREVENT Extremism

Healthy Relationships

Internet Safety

Knife Crime Awareness (Op Divan)

One Punch

Personal Safety

Sexting

Stranger Danger

VAWG - Misogyny

Offers on the above topics will come out to your school from your SLO, if you have a concern outside of these offers, please speak to your SLO to enquire if there is an alternative solution

Reception/Early Years - 'Meet the Police / People who help us' - Please contact your local PCSO on Yorknpt@northyorkshire.police.uk

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Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers

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We’re an independent charity that gives people the power to speak up to stop crime 100% anonymously.

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Fearless enables young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously.

Please view the attached site and recommend to those pupils/students if appropriate.

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Fearless: Anonymous Reporting for a Safer Community | Crimestoppers

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Do you have anyone in mind for this exciting opportunity? Please refer to the website via the link above and consider speaking with them. Recruitment drives will be updated on the website and emailed to schools accordingly at the required time.

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Information around safeguarding young people that go missing and information on Op Endeavour

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Contextual Safeguarding is an approach to understanding, and responding to, young people’s experiences of significant harm beyond their families.

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This information hub is for young people, their carers and teachers to learn about issues surrounding online Hate Crime, its impact and how to challenge and report it.

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Young People’s Resource Hub - Stop Hate UK

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Training for Educational Settings: Schools, Colleges and Universities

Includes video under Resources/Young Peoples Resource Hub

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If you want to be able to promote the True Vision website or the online reporting form locally, the following True Vision posters may be useful in helping get information to people and helping to encourage reporting of hate crime.

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Government advice and trusted resources to help safeguard students from radicalisation, build resilience to all types of extremism and to promote our shared values.

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Educate Against Hate - Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism

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This website gives parents, teachers and school leaders practical advice on protecting children from extremism and radicalisation.

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With a range of age-appropriate shows for Year 4 and upwards, we sensitively tackle important topics and deliver effective PSHE learning on the following:

Bullying Year 4+

Cyber bullying Year 6+

Coercive control Year 8+

Consent Year 9+

Drink spiking Year 12+

Each show has a duration of 1 hour 15 minutes and can be performed for up to 200 students at a time. Many schools invite us to spend a full day, either delivering shows for different year groups or providing follow-on workshops for individual classes.

The charity does have some funding to deliver in schools across York and North Yorkshire, but please discuss directly with charity to enquire if available and possible cost implications.

I have personally seen the Coercive and control session and would 100% recommend.

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Educational Theatre: Empowering Youth, Breaking Cycles

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Explore Soundproofbox’s innovative approach to education—creative workshops, interactive shows, and inspiring talks tackling bullying, consent, and more.

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Whether there has been an incident directly involving a physical knife or weapon which has been seen, used or threatened, NYP will conduct an Op Divan intervention

This can also be the case for any intelligence/information received without necessarily being investigated or confirmed

Please get in touch with your School Liaison Officer

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Charity are providing an input called 'She was walking home'

Charity do have some funding to deliver in schools, however school would need to enquire directly and consider cost implications

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Prevent Information and Referral Process

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Prevent Information and Referral Process

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The role of our Prevent Officers is to help people vulnerable to radicalisation move away from extremism. It can be hard to know what to do if you're worried someone close is expressing extreme views or hatred, which could lead to them harming themselves or others.

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The Home Office Prevent Strategy 2011 is designed to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.

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Free educational resources for schools

Supporting you to deliver education and protect children and young people from online sexual abuse

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The National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aim to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.

We do this through our education programme, providing training, resources and information to professionals working with children, young people and their families.

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Respecting me, you, us: building healthy relationships and creating positive cultures is a CEOP Education resource for 12 -14 year olds developed in association with clinical psychologist, Dr. Elly Hanson.

Under 18 and worried about online sexual abuse?
To report, click to visit the CEOP Safety Centre.

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The CEOP Education programme from the National Crime Agency's CEOP Education team aims to protect children and young people aged 4-18 from online child sexual abuse.