I am worried that my child may be involved in crime

As they get older and more independent, children can be vulnerable to exploitation or may become involved in anti-social or criminal activities through their peer groups.  Keep conversations with your child open and seek help from agencies if you think that your child may be affected.

If you are worried your child is at risk of being tricked, forced, or made to work in the criminal world please speak to a member of staff and visit Get Safe for help and information.

CLIMB is a Children’s Society Project that provides mentoring for children who are at risk of being drawn into ‘County Lines’ or other forms of exploitation. The programme, run by The Children’s Society, aims to divert young people into funded activities, such as sport, dance, music, the arts and more, with an intention of steering young people away from harmful situations. Referrals are made to Climb through The Children’s Society website: Climb | The Children's Society (childrenssociety.org.uk)

Steer Clear is West Mercia Police’s award-winning knife crime intervention programme, delivered  by The Children’s Society. The programme aims to educate young people under 18, who are on the verge of getting involved with knives or who may be carrying a knife. Anyone, can refer a young person to Steer Clear via The Children’s Society website: Steer Clear | The Children's Society (childrenssociety.org.uk).

Neighbourhood Matters -  West Mercia Police encourage all parents to sign up to Neighbourhood Matters, the West Mercia Police online community messaging service. The service provides information about community issues and updates on policing engagement in the area. Sign up at www.neighbourhoodmatters.co.uk.