Local Priorities Gangs Message

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Gangs, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

PCSO Matt Taylor visited Blisworth Primary School where he spoke to Year 6 students about county lines and grooming, to educate on the risk and spot the signs. This is important as nationally the statistics show that young people as young as 8 are at risk of county lines. The input delivered was developed by West Yorkshire Police as part of its Pol-Ed programme which is Pol-Ed supports schools in delivering expertly planned lessons designed to develop a deep awareness of risks, citizenship, and the law. The Pol-Ed team have focussed the coverage of the materials to address priority areas of policing, such as sexual violence and harassment; child on child abuse; and the perception that young people have of the police.

If you would like a input delivered to your school / youth group, please contact us at NTSouthNorthants-Towcester@northants.police.uk, or message us directly using the links below.

Nationally, the overwhelming majority of Police and Crime Plans identify preventing, tackling and reducing serious violence as a key priority.

Further information and support on this subject is also available from the below organisations.

ChildLine 

Their counsellors can support young people 24 hours a day. Call them on 0800 1111.

The Prince’s Trust 

Support and opportunities for young people, particularly young people who are moving away from gangs and crime. They have helped thousands of young people.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.northants.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. 

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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