Gang violence, gun crime and knife crime

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  • Embrace

    Emotional support for children aged 12-18 who’ve been a victim of or witnessed a serious crime, including domestic abuse. For younger children, workers will try to find local play therapists and offer support and guidance to parents and carers.

G

  • Greater Manchester Police

    Report crime, get advice and find information about policing across Greater Manchester. Call 999 in an emergency or 101 for non-emergencies.

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  • Infed

    Education resource with a serious and organised crime toolkit. Helps professionals working with young people spot risks and identify when support is needed.

K

  • Knife Crimes

    Bereavement and peer support for families and friends of victims of knife, gun and gang crime.

M

N

  • NHS 111

    Call 11 for urgent medical help when it’s not a 999 emergency. Available 24/7.

S

  • Safecall

    Free, confidential and anonymous helpline for young people and family members affected by county lines and criminal exploitation.

T

  • The Children’s Society

    Prevention programme that helps professionals and the public keep children safe.

  • The Mix

    Free, confidential support and information for young people under 25.

V

  • Violence Reduction Unit (VRU)

    Greater Manchester campaign to encourage people to speak out if they’re concerned about a young person. Lists different ways to report concerns.