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elow you will find a directory of support organisations, community projects and other useful and important contacts. Listed first are national, then London-wide followed by organisations and projects in the individual London boroughs.
Please remember; any enquiry made or information given to the police will be kept in the strictest confidence.
Commission for Racial Equality
Program Goal: The Commission for Racial Equality works in partnership with individuals and organisations for a fair and just society which values diversity and gives everyone an equal chance to work, learn and live free from discrimination, prejudice, and racism.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: All People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 020 7939 0000 for London, www.cre.gov.uk
Brief Description Of Project: A non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality
Connected
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Home Office
Program Goal: If you're working to reduce gun crime in your community, then the Connected website is the resource you need.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Organisations tackling Gun Crime
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Evaluated by: Home Office
Contact Information: www.connected.gov.uk
Brief Description Of Project: The Connected programme is part of the Home Office strategy to tackle gun crime and gun culture, aimed at working with community groups.
Connexions
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: Guidance and support for 13 to 19 year olds
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: 13-19 year olds
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 080 800 13 2 19, www.connexions-direct.com
Brief Description Of Project: Confidential advice, support and information for 13-19 year olds - search our website, contact us by phone, text, e-mail, or webchat or get in touch with a Personal Adviser in your area.
Crimestoppers
Program Goal: To provide the public with a completely anonymous alternative to calling the police with real information about crime.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young people living in Trident Boroughs
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 0800 555 111
Brief Description Of Project: Crimestoppers is an independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime. Crimestoppers works for you, your family and your community. Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Just tell us what you know, not who you are.
Gun Control Network
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: The Gun Control Network was established to campaign for tighter controls on guns of all kinds and a greater awareness of the dangers associated with gun ownership and use.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: All age groups
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: www.gun-control-network.org
Brief Description Of Project: GCN is the one of the few countervailing forces against the gun lobby in the UK. We will continue to work for a safer society where there are fewer guns and less gun violence.
Miss Dorothy.com
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Charity
Program Goal: Primary School education package about the internet. Dedicated to child safety, education and human rights.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Children and Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Evaluated by: Ofsted
Contact Information: 0870 759 3388 missdorothy.com
Brief Description Of Project: The Missdorothy.com learning programme is an innovative approach to learning about personal behaviour and safety for seven to eleven-year-olds. It is designed to tackle behavioural issues including bullying, crime and disorder, social inclusion, racism and good citizenship. The programme is unique - delivering learning through the medium of a web site cartoon character - Miss Dorothy Com or Dot Com to her friends and family.
Mothers Against Guns
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Government & public
Program Goal: Promotes campaigns to tackle gun crime and gun culture
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: www.mothersagainstguns.net
Brief Description Of Project: Mothers Against Guns has had a major influence on Government policy and won several victories in its campaign for tougher gun control legislation. In 2003 this resulted in the introduction of a five year sentence for illegal possession of a firearm.
Mothers Against Murder and Aggression
Program Goal: Supporting families and friends who have lost loved ones through murder
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Families and Friends
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 020 7482 8860, www.mamaa.org
Youth Justice Board
Programme Type or Government Program Source: An executive non-departmental public body
Program Goal: The principal aim of the youth justice system is to prevent offending by children and young people under the age of 18.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Children & Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 020 7271 3033, www.youth-justice-board.gov.uk
Brief Description Of Project: The principal aim of the youth justice system is to prevent offending by children and young people under the age of 18. The Youth Justice Board supports the achievement of this aim.
Black Police Association
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: The Black Police Association shall seek to improve the working environment of black personnel within the Metropolitan Police Service, with a view to enhancing the quality of service to the public.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Contact Information: 020 7230 2447/2457, www.bpa.cc
Brief Description Of Project: Revival is a programme of community initiatives created by the Metropolitan Black Police Association, in response to the rising incidents of gun and drug related crimes across London and other hotspot cities in the UK. Revival was launched during Black History Month, in October 2002.
Nacro
Program Goal: At Nacro, the crime reduction charity, we make society safer by finding practical solutionms to reducing crime.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Prisoners and Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Contact Information: 020 7582 6500, www.nacro.org.uk
Brief Description Of Project: An independent crime reduction charity
Urban Voice
Program Goal: Using the creative arts, particularly music Urban Voice (UV) offers a holistic approach to personal and creative development, particularly for young people under threat of exclusion.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Contact Information: www.ukurbanvoice.com
Brief Description Of Project: Urban Voice (UK) ltd projects aim to boost confidence and self esteem. We especially aim to engage young people from black and minority ethnic communities and those at risk from social exclusion, offering them a chance to channel their energies into a creative art form
Government Office for London - Crime & Drugs Division
Program Goal: Supports the Crime and Reduction Partnerships across London
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Contact Information: www.go-london.gov.uk
Brief Description Of Project: The Government Office for London delivers policies and programmes in the London region on behalf of nine central Government Departments
Peace on the Streets
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Metropolitan Police Authority
Program Goal: The increase in gun crime in the UK has been a major issue and cause for concern, particularly in the black community.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Contact Information: www.mpa.gov.uk/issues/gun-crime/choice.htm
Brief Description Of Project: To continue to fight against gun crime, Choice FM decided to run a monthly show on the first Friday of every month on 107.1 and 96.9 FM with Master Stepz and Daddy Ernie between 7pm and 9pm.
Safer Schools Partnership
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: Safer Schools Partnerships and the role of the police is a key theme of this Website.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: All schools
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: www.saferschoolpartnerships.org
Brief Description Of Project: The concept of Safer School Partnerships arises from a Youth Justice Board proposal to develop a new policing model for schools. It provides a very focused approach to address the high level of crime and anti-social behaviour committed in and around schools in some areas - crime committed by and against children and young people.
Trident
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Metropolitan Police Service
Program Goal: Metropolitan Police initiative to tackle gun crime in London's black communities
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Black Communities
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Evaluated by: MPS
Contact Information: www.met.police.uk/trident
Brief Description Of Project: Operation Trident is a special Met police initiative to tackle gun crime amongst London's black communities. It has a particular focus on drug-related shootings.
Urban Voice
Program Goal: Using the creative arts, particularly music Urban Voice (UV) offers a holistic approach to personal and creative development, particularly for young people under threat of exclusion.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Contact Information: www.ukurbanvoice.com
Brief Description Of Project: Urban Voice (UK) ltd projects aim to boost confidence and self esteem. We especially aim to engage young people from black and minority ethnic communities and those at risk from social exclusion, offering them a chance to channel their energies into a creative art form
Working Links
Program Goal: Getting people into work in disadvantaged communities
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: www.workinglinks.co.uk
Brief Description Of Project: Since 2000 we've helped over 40,000 people find the right employment - and had a positive impact on the lives of many individuals and communities around the country.
Youth Offending Teams (Yots)
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: There is a Yot in every local authority in England and Wales. They are made up of representatives from the police, Probation Service, social services, health, education, drugs and alcohol misuse and housing officers. Each Yot is managed by a Yot manager who is responsible for co-ordinating the work of the youth justice services.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young Offenders
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London - Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Kingston Upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets & City of London, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster
Contact Information: www.youth-justice-board.gov.uk/ YouthJusticeBoard/ YouthOffendingTeams
Brief Description Of Project: The Yot identifies the needs of each young offender by assessing them with a national assessment. It identifies the specific problems that make the young person offend as well as measuring the risk they pose to others. This enables the Yot to identify suitable programmes to address the needs of the young person with the intention of preventing further offending.
BRENT
Bears Challenge
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Voluntary Organisation
Program Goal: working to prevent the involvement of young people in crime in Brent
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young Black males 16-24 and Primary school children identified by schools as being at risk of exclusion/disengagement
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent, London
Contact Information: 020 8965 3068, www.bearsyouth.org
Brief Description Of Project: BEARS aims to work with the target groups to minimise their risk of involvement in a sub culture which in extreme cases can lead to violent, often gun related crime, and to support them along the pathway back into mainstream society and economic life.
Brent Community Safety
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: The Community Safety team is part of the Policy and Regeneration Unit. The aim of the team is to make Brent a 'Safer Community' for all those who live, trade and travel in the Borough.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: All Ages
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information: www.brent.gov.uk/crime
Not Another Drop
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: Publicity campaign telling young people to turn away from crime. The 'Not Another Drop' campaign against crack cocaine and gun crime in Harlesden and Brent brings together a diverse range of local people with skills in communicating with minority ethnic communities
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information: www.drugs.gov.uk/ WorkPages/ Diversity/ CaseStudies
Brief Description Of Project: The community in Brent has identified gun crime as a cause for particular concern. There are also problems with the sale and use of drugs in areas of Harlesden and Brent. The violent crime in the area is often drugs-related
Alperton School Youth Clubs
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People aged 14 -18
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information: Jason Dale, 020 8904 1974
Brief Description Of Project: Youth club offering activities including, Discussion Groups, First Aid and a range of different sports for boys and girls.
Brent Community Friends
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information:
Natasha Reynolds
Tavistock Youth Club,
Bridge Park
Harlesden NW10
Tel: 020 8937 3680 or 020 8838 6506
Brief Description Of Project: If you are living in foster care in Brent you can take part in their youth clubs. They also play pool, listen to music talk and eat.
Brent Volunteer Police Cadets
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Outward Bound, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young people
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information:
PC Lee Elton (Corps Leader)
Vale Farm Sports Centre
Watford Road
Sudbury HA0 3HG
Postal Address
Brent Partnership Unit
Wembley Police Station
603, Harrow Road
Wembley
Middlesex HA0 2HH
Tel: 020 8733 3211 Fax: 020 8733 3190
www.brentvpc.org
Brief Description Of Project: Metropolitan Police Cadet/Youth club for 14 - 19 years old. We welcome boys and girls - you do not have to have an interest in joining the Police to join the Corps. Activities include quizzes, talks, planning for expeditions, wall climbing and sports competitions.
Kidz Klub International
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information:
Karen Hamilton-Bannis
Middlesex
HA0 2PS
Tel: 020 8902 4341
kaprial@aol.com
Brief Description Of Project: Weekend performing arts club for children aged 6-13 years, covering all aspects of dance, gospel singing, drama and confidence building. Kidz Klub aims to develop a better understanding of arts based activities using a multicultural and historically relevant programme. Classes include African dance, street dance, capoeira, modelling and singing. Classes are on Saturdays at the capital Academy Doyle Gardens, London NW10.
Divine Youth Association
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Community and Voluntary groups, young people
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information:
57 Lyon Park Ave
Wembly, Middlessex
HA0 4DX
Tel: 020 8902 3897
Brief Description Of Project: Youth club organising events and activities for young people. Based at the Youth and community centre in London Road, we organise social events and games such as cricket and billiards. Fridays and Saturdays for under 25 and Sunday for the over 25
Stonebridge Youth Club
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young people
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information: Bob Pathenien
The Annexe
Shakespeare Cresent
London NW10 8XY
Tel: 020 8961 6524
Brief Description Of Project: Youth Club with activities that include Video Workshop, Music, Young Women's Group and Youth Commitee
Tavistock Youth Club
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent, Harlesden
Contact Information:
Tony Adez
Tavistock Road
Harlesden, London
NW10 4ND
Tel: 020 8963 0051
Brief Description Of Project: Youth Club with activities that include Dance, Hairdressing, Music mixing, Martial Arts, Table Tennis and Debate.
Wembley Youth and Community Centre
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Children and Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information:
Junior Collins
Wembley Youth Club
London Road
Wembley
Middlesex HA9 9HG
Brief Description Of Project: Youth Club with activities that include Access to a computer suite with internet, Boxing, Debate, Literacy Support Workshops and Music Production.
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Zodiac Youth Club
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young people with special needs
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Brent
Contact Information:
Bibiana Augustin
Chalkhill Youth and Community Centre
Poplar Grove
Wembley
Middlesex HA9 9DB
Tel: 020 8904 1974
Brief Description Of Project: The Zodiac Youth Club Provides a wide range of activities for young people with special needs. A programme of off site activities, craft workshops and sporting activities are available.
HACKNEY
Hackney Safer Communities Partnership
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Council's voluntary and statutory partners
Program Goal: Crime Reduction Campaign
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: All ages
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Hackney
Contact Information: www.hackney.gov.uk
Brief Description Of Project: The Hackney Safer Communities Partnership, linking the Council with our local police, has ensured that the measures to reduce crime and its causes have been strategically co-ordinated.
HARINGEY
Chamelion Arts
Program Goal: Theatre In Education
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: 12-17 years old
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Haringey
Contact Information:
Millfield arts Centre
Millfield house
Silver St
Edmonton
London
N18 1PJ
Tel: 020 8349 4945
Fax: 07779728233
Brief Description Of Project: A theatre in Education production 'OneShot' and curriculum that investigates gun crime for Haringey schools.
The Peace Alliance
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Independent Voluntary Organisation
Program Goal: The Peace Alliance organisation is working to reduce crime and the fear of crime, and promote peace in the community.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy:
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: London
Contact Information: 020 8808 9439
Brief Description Of Project: Engaging and increasing community participation in community safety
Haringey Safer Communities Partnership
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Independent
Program Goal: Crime Reduction Campaign, Getting Guns Off our streets
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Haringey Citizens
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Haringey, London
Evaluated by:
Contact Information: www.safercommunities.haringey.gov.uk/ crimereduction.htm
Brief Description Of Project: Tackling Anti-social behaviour in the borough
LAMBETH
Lambeth Community Safety Partnership
LBO Lambeth
Strategy, Regeneration and Planning
Room 214
Lambeth Town Hall
Brixton Hill
London
SW2 1RW
Tel: 020 7926 2733
cwahwong@lambeth.gov.uk
Pyramid
Program Goal:
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Lambeth
Contact Information:
Kitwana Tchetab
55 Willington Road
Clapham North
London SW9 9NB
Tel: 020 7737 0499
Brief Description Of Project: Youth and Development Project.
NEWHAM
Newham Community Safety Partnership
Crime and Disorder Co-ordinator
Community Safety Unit
Old Gym
London Borough of Newham
Barking Road
London, E6 2RP
Tel: 0208 430 6492
samantha.grant@newham.gov.uk
SOUTHWARK
FBMF (From Boyhood To Manhood Foundation)
Program Goal: An Educational and Self-Development Programme supporting young black boys excluded from school
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: 11-19 year olds
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Southwark
Contact Information: 020 7703 6415, www.usatfbmf.com
Brief Description Of Project: We empower young people to change their negative lifestyles by caring.
This is love in action, which is a positive example of adulthood.
Hear What - Peace on the Streets
Programme Type or Government Program Source:
Program Goal: The Hear What duo brings you the latest on how Southwark's young people are presenting a united front against gun crime in the borough.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Southwark
Contact Information: www.southwark.gov.uk/ MediaCentre/ SouthwarkLifeSection/ SouthwarkLifeOctNov/ HearWhatPeaceontheStreetssloctnov.html
Brief Description Of Project: Bob Marley's son Julian joined local and national stars in Burgess Park on August 15 for Peace on the Streets, as part of the campaign against gun violence led by Mother's Against Guns' Lucy Cope.
Safer Southwark Partnership
Program Goal: Mobilising Southwark Youth against Guns
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: All ages, especially Southwark youth
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Southwark
Contact Information: www.safersouthwark.org.uk/SSP
Brief Description Of Project: Crime, anti-social behaviour and substance misuse create problems for us all in Southwark. The council, police and other local agencies are working together as the Safer Southwark Partnership to tackle these issues. By doing this we hope to make a real difference to the people who live, work or play in our borough.
Karrot Youth Reward Club
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Young People
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Southwark
Contact Information:
Andy Hull
323 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1JL
info@carrot.org.uk
Brief Description Of Project: The Karrot youth and activity programme was created to combat the high levels of youth crime and truancy in the borough. Activities include theatre, art, DJ and beatbox workshops, football and street hockey. The UK's first mobile internet caf&#eacute; visits local streets and estates every Tuesday evening.
Right Lines
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: 6-18 years old
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Southwark
Contact Information:
Richard Sontan
Southwark Council for Community Relations
36a Rye Lane
London
SE15 5BS
Tel: 020 7635 8998
Brief Description Of Project: Counselling; Parent Support, Advice and Guidance on Juvenile crime support with suspensions and exclusions. Provides Befrienders and Big sisters/brothers. Projects to assist self-development.
Treehouse Educational Arts Centre
Program Goal: Treehouse Educational Arts uses the arts to make learning fun and participatory for all.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Community and Young people
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Southwark
Contact Information:
Jelena Gasic and Tony Gouveia
1a Wendover
Thurlow Street
London
SE17 2UD
Tel: 020 7277 1184
Brief Description Of Project: Treehouse Educational Arts is a company of arts workers who design and run arts projects in collaboration with youth and community groups, schools and colleges. This includes weekly drama, dance, music and visual workshops.
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Samaritans
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Charity
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: All Ages
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 08457 90 90 90, www.samaritans.org
Brief Description Of Project: Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
The Princes Trust
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Charity
Program Goal: Practical solutions to help young people get their lives working
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: 14-30 year olds
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 0800 842 842, www.princes-trust.org.uk
Brief Description Of Project: A UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working. Through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, we help 14-30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives. a UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working.
Victim Support
Programme Type or Government Program Source: Charity
Program Goal: A Charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime and promote and advance the rights of victims and witnesses.
Specific Groups Targeted by the Strategy: Victims of Crime
Geographical Area Targeted by the Strategy: Nationwide
Contact Information: 0845 30 30 900, www.victimsupport.org
Brief Description Of Project: Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience.
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