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or external resources that relate to, or may be of particular
interest with regard to youth offending. All of the following links
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You may also find visiting the links given on the following page
useful:
Useful websites for victims, or those worried about crime
Barnardos
Barnardos helps the most vulnerable children and young people
transform their lives and fulfil their potential.
The Children's Legal Centre
A unique, independent national charity concerned with law and
policy affecting children and young people. The Children's Legal
Centre has many years of experience of providing legal advice and
representation to children, their carers and professionals across
the UK.
Connexions
If you want information and advice designed just for you, or just
someone to talk to, then Connexions has it all. Offers personal
development services and advice and guidance on education, careers,
housing, money, health and relationships for 13 to 19 year-olds in
the UK.
Crown
Prosecution Service
The CPS is the government department responsible for prosecuting
people in England and Wales that has been charged by the police
with a criminal offence.
HM
Prison service
Information about prisons in England and Wales, prison life, family
support and advice, job vacancies and resources. Her Majesty's
Prison Service serves the public by keeping in custody those
committed by the courts. Our duty is to look after them with
humanity and help them lead law-abiding and useful lives in custody
and after release.
The Home
Office
Site for the UK government department dealing with law and public
order, public safety, immigration and passports, criminal justice,
prison, police, fire service, emergency planning, constitutional
matters, and other internal affairs.
Home
Office - Tackling drugs, changing lives
This website provides drugs professionals with the latest news and
guidance from government about the National Drugs Strategy.
Includes information about the Frank campaign.
Kent Drug and Alcohol Action
team (KDAAT)
Kent Drug & Alcohol Action Team (KDAAT) is a multi-agency team
responsible for the effective management and commissioning of drug
related and treatment services throughout Kent.
Kent Family Mediation service
A 'not-for-profit' organisation offering a
service for couples, parents, children and other family members
involved at any stage of separation or divorce. It is a way to make
decisions with the help of an impartial mediator, or
co-mediators.
Kent
and Medway Health Authority
Website enabling you to find out about local NHS services, Freedom
of Information or discover how to stay healthy at home and when
travelling abroad.
Kent Youth and Community
Offers young people aged 11 to 25 a wide range of social and
educational activities and experiences. Working in partnership with
many Voluntary Youth Organisations in Kent to complement the wide
range of opportunities on offer you'll find hundreds of different
activities in locations around the county.
Nacro
voluntary organisation
A crime reduction independent voluntary organisation for the U.K.,
working with ex-offenders, disadvantaged people, and deprived
communities to prevent crime. Nacro's vision is a safer society
where everyone belongs, human rights are respected and preventing
crime means tackling social exclusion and re-integrating those who
offend.
National Association for Youth Justice
The purpose of the NAYJ is to promote the rights of, and justice
for, children in trouble.The NAYJ will campaign for the development
and implementation of policies and practice that are consistent
with this purpose.
National
Probation Service
A major component in reducing crime, actively committed to
rehabilitate offenders given community sentences and those released
from prison; to enforce the conditions of their court orders and
release licences and to take whatever steps in their power to
protect the public.
Rainer
A provider of, and gateway to, a comprehensive range of tailored
services for under-supported young people. Many have been involved
with the criminal justice system, are in or leaving care, homeless,
may be young parents or are facing serious deficits in their
education affecting their employment prospects. Often they are
facing a combination of these issues. We work to enable them to
lead emotionally and physically secure and fulfilled lives.
Talk to
Frank
For free confidential drugs information and advice 24 hours a day
talk to FRANK, or find details of organisations offering practical
help and support in your area.
The trust for the study of adolescence
Founded in 1989 to help improve the lives of young people and
families. Our work is derived from the belief that there is a lack
of knowledge and understanding about adolescence and young
adulthood. The TSA is an applied research and training organisation
dedicated to furthering the positive contribution that young people
make to society.
Youth Justice Board
A public body which endeavours to rebuild communities and promote
decent opportunities for all by preventing offending by children
and young people under the age of 18. |