Whilst overall crime has reduced in the last few years, violent, gun and knife related offences have risen significantly. Youth and gang related violence, together with county lines , have become priorities for many local safeguarding agencies. We look at what a gang is, the structure of a gang, and the dangers children and young people face by being drawn into gang culture and membership.
It is estimated that currently worldwide there are 2.2 million apps available to iPhone and 2.8 million to Android devices. We’ve put together a guide to help you understand the risks involved with some of the most well used.Read More →
Here in the UK it is difficult to establish the exact figure due to the secretive nature surrounding FGM. However, it is estimated that around 80,000 females living in the UK have undergone the procedure. Read our guide to find out more.Read More →
We look at the safeguarding implications when a person with Autism goes wandering or missing, the challenges faced by the police and what can be done to reduce the riskRead More →
We explore issues regarding sexting and how it can affect young people. Read More →
Missing People – “the only charity in the UK which is dedicated to bringing missing children and adults back together with their families”.Read More →
In this article we look at how young people are recruited to deal drugs, the types of children who are vulnerable and the dangers they face once involved.Read More →
In the last 5 years we have without doubt seen a significant increase in missing episodes involving people living with dementia. We explore the risks to those people when they go missingRead More →
These days social media accounts and mobile phones are easily accessed by children, in this article we explore cyberbullying, what it is and some tips to help prevent it. Read More →
This article will introduce you to human trafficking, a crime that is intrinsically linked to modern slavery. Whilst not all victims of modern slavery have been trafficked, all trafficking victims have been enslaved. Read More →
In this article we look at online sexual exploitation particularly through the use of online social networking. Read More →
Here we outline the reality and scale of missing children in the UK, we also outline the expectations on all those involved with a child when they go missingRead More →
Here we look at the ‘phenomenon’ that is County Lines, also know as “Going country” we explore what it really isRead More →
We look at ‘Abuse linked to Belief and Faith’ it is probably the least well known and talked about forms of child abuse. It can however, have deadly consequences.Read More →
