--- title: Gangs support description: "EDIT JAN 2019 – SEE OUR SERIES OF VIDEOS WITH YOUTH VIOLENCE SPECIALIST CRAIG PINKNEY HERE This post is a copy of the links shared via the LGfL DigiSafe newsletter a few weeks ago, but due to popular demand, I’m reposting here a roundup of resources and advice available for schools on knives and gangs. […] Share this post: Print Tweet WhatsApp More Telegram Share on Tumblr Pocket" --- Broadband and so much more: [ Get Connected with LGfL > ](https://lgfl.net/smartbuy/broadband) ## Safeguarding Blog [Safeguarding Blog](https://safeblog.lgfl.net) [Curriculum Blog](https://curriculumblog.lgfl.net) # Gangs support [ Admin ](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/author/admin) Jun 11, 2018 1:55:18 PM **EDIT JAN 2019 – SEE OUR SERIES OF VIDEOS WITH YOUTH VIOLENCE SPECIALIST CRAIG PINKNEY [HERE](https://lgfl.planetestream.com/Default.aspx?catid=28)** This post is a copy of the links shared via the LGfL DigiSafe [newsletter](http://dslcontacts.lgfl.net) a few weeks ago, but due to popular demand, I’m reposting here a roundup of resources and advice available for schools on knives and gangs. Do let us know what else you would find useful. [![KnifeFree campaign and resources](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/8e74821c-4168-4d62-98a0-fbd8a5cff295-2.jpg)](https://www.knifefree.co.uk/) You may have seen Home Office #KnifeFree adverts in the past few weeks. There is an accompanying website: **[knifefree.co.uk](https://www.knifefree.co.uk/) **has [videos](https://www.knifefree.co.uk/real-stories/) of people who have moved away from or resisted gangs, includes risks, consequences, facts, info for parents, reporting advice and further links. The videos may be more suited to Secondary pupils, but there is lots that could be useful in Primaries for teachers and parents. There are also [****POSTERS****](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/693362/10932746_Knife_Crime_D6_1080x1920_A.PDF) which might help as discussion starters around school. The NSPCC has a dedicated [gangs page](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/staying-safe-away-from-home/gangs-young-people/) which will be useful for all colleagues. There is advice and guidance and a great **video** to share with staff / parents. Make sure parents are aware they can call the **NSPCC hotline** (0808 800 5000) for adults concerned about a child for advice on issues including gangs: [![](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/99746ccc-77d0-4ff5-ae25-b2034af0a259-2.jpg)](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/staying-safe-away-from-home/gangs-young-people/) [Here is a government ](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/345337/AdviceParentsCarersGangs14.pdf)[advice leaflet for parents and carers](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/345337/AdviceParentsCarersGangs14.pdf)[ (it’s from 2014 but still offers useful advice).](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/345337/AdviceParentsCarersGangs14.pdf) [![](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/f5e81794-d742-4ee5-b6e1-86b08b94bcf9-2.jpg)](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/345337/AdviceParentsCarersGangs14.pdf)   [Poster](https://www.brent.gov.uk/media/16403239/gangs_signs-to-look-for.pdf)[ from Brent council with signs to look out for – meant for parents but great for the staffroom too.](https://www.brent.gov.uk/media/16403239/gangs_signs-to-look-for.pdf) [![](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/01f086d5-fae8-427c-b712-157649e6aaf1-2.jpg)](https://www.brent.gov.uk/media/16403239/gangs_signs-to-look-for.pdf)   And there are two great advice pages designed for young people from Childline on  [Gangs](https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/gangs/) and  [Gun and knife crime](https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/gun-knife-crime/) ![](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/07429879-2284-4020-bb72-4b1d41299f18-2.jpg) Finally, below is a list of further links that may be of use / interest. But first, we are looking at what other support we can offer to schools in the area of gangs, in particular in relation to social-media-driven conflict, aggression and violence. **If you have ideas or particular needs in this area, hit reply to tell us so we can best provide the support  you need.** - Home Office advice from 2015 for schools and colleges on [Preventing youth violence and gang involvement](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/418131/Preventing_youth_violence_and_gang_involvement_v3_March2015.pdf) - [Gov.uk press release](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-to-launch-serious-violence-strategy) from the Home Office on new government plans for Serious Violence Strategy - Research and reports: - 2018 EIF report ‘[The role of primary schools in preventing young people from joining gangs](http://www.eif.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/intervening-early-gang-youth-violence-primary-schools_March2018.pdf) - 2016 Catch 22 report [Safer Schools: Keeping gang culture outside the gates](https://cdn.catch-22.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Catch22-Dawes-Unit-Safer-Schools-Full-Report.pdf) - 2015 Home Office / EIF review [What Works To Prevent Gang Involvement, Youth Violence And Crime](http://www.eif.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Final-R2-WW-Prevent-Gang-Youth-Violence-final.pdf) - Three London-specific ones: - Mayor’s Office Policing and Crime Unit [Gang Interventions](https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/data-and-statistics/crime%20/gang-interventions) - Mayor’s Office [Gangs Dashboard](https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/data-and-statistics/crime%20/gangs-dashboard) will help you find out what is available in your local area - [Gang Exit London](http://www.gangexit.london/)     ### Share this post: - [Print](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/2018/06/gangs-support/) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) - [WhatsApp](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/2018/06/gangs-support/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) - [![](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20-Mar-29-2022-03-16-08-01-PM.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsafeblog.lgfl.net%2F2018%2F06%2Fgangs-support%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsafeblog.lgfl.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F07%2Fcropped-512-512-site-icon.png%3Ffit%3D96%252C96%26ssl%3D1&description=Gangs%20support) - [More](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/2018/06/gangs-support#) - [Telegram](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/2018/06/gangs-support/?share=telegram) - [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) - [Pocket](https://getpocket.com/save) [safeguarding: online & beyond](https://safeblog.lgfl.net/tag/safeguarding-online-beyond) ### Subscribe to our blog Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts. ## Read On ### [Hopes & Streams report – 40,000 pupils told us about online safety… …and boy, did we learn a lot. 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