What to do if you are worried about a young person
If you are concerned a young person is in immediate danger call:
- Telephone: 999
Crime stoppers
- You can share information with Police
- Telephone: 0800 555 111
Prevention of extremism and radicalisation: The internet and social media have proven to be powerful tools for extremists to radicalise individuals. We, therefore have a concern that radicalisers may especially influence young vulnerable people with their propaganda materials. Without support, a young person, who might have questions about their own identity and place in society, might become a target for grooming. For more information or to report your concerns: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20003/council_democracy_and_councillor_information/1244/prevention_of_extremism_and_radicalisation
Police support
- For further information about how the police can help: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/
- To make an online referral: https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
Get Safe
- 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: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/GetSafe-keepingchildrenandyoungpeoplesafefromcriminalexploitation
Crime
- For up-to-date figures of crime in your area by postcode: https://www.crime-statistics.co.uk
Child Exploitation: Catch 22
The new Catch 22 parents pack is available
• Catch-on-Parents-pack – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oV-HuYX1QL2pvSJHEV1zXy2XVfsGQOOm/view
This pack is designed to help adults reduce the risks of exploitation for children in their care and to
help adults recognise and understand what is happening if a child is exploited. It also provides
information about where to turn if you do identify signs that a child is at risk of being exploited or
are worried that exploitation is taking place. We hope this information will help you support and
protect them.