Keeping safe from crime
Action for Prisoners’ Families
Leaflet for young people who have relatives in prison. Information about what happens when someone is arrested, appears in court or goes to prison
Professionals/parents/child
Barnardos
Information to receive support for trauma, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, mental health, prison sentences, asylum seeking and more
Professionals/parents/child
CEOP
To report online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating online
Professionals/parents/child
Choices programme – BearFace Theatre
Supports young people and their teachers to explore some of the challenges they might face growing up, empowering them to make healthy decisions
Young people/ professionals
Email: annabelcook@artswork.org.uk
Victim Support
We provide specialist help to support people to cope and recover to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives
Parents
Fearless
Access to non-judgemental information and advice about crime and criminality. Also can provide information about a crime anonymously
Professionals/parents/child
Hampshire Police & Crime Commissioner
Crime prevention tips and advice
Professionals/parents/child
Gov.UK
Support and advice if you know someone is in prison
Professionals/parents/child
Society of St James’
Advice and resources for self-help and breaking a cycle
Professionals/parents
Motiv8
Portsmouth youth activities and support. List of youth hub centres and other events happening in Portsmouth
Professionals/parents/child
Next Steps
1:1 work over 6 months with young people involved in crime; trauma-informed and social prescribing approach
Young people 11-25 years
NSPCC
Advice and information to spot signs of criminal exploitation and involvement in gangs
Professionals/parents/child
PACT
Offers practical and emotional support, information and advice to anyone who is affected by imprisonment
Professionals/parents/child
Play, Youth, Community
Information about adventure playgrounds, youth clubs, activities, community centres & HAF programme
Parents/carers/ young people
Prisoners’ Families Helpline
Support for families who have a loved one in contact with the criminal justice system
Professionals/parents/child
Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board (PSAB)
Information on safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse
Professionals
Restitute
Practical support for those who care for survivors of sexual or violent crime eg parents of children who are survivors of sexual abuse
Parents/child
Safe4Me
Provides educators, service providers and parents with information and resources to help educate, guide and support children and young people to keep safe
Professionals/parents/child
Spurgeons Prison-based Family Support Services
Spurgeons runs family support services for prisoners and their families and friends who visit them, with a particular focus on children and strengthening family relationships.
Professionals/parents
The Ben Kinsella Trust
Resources to deliver prevention through education
Professionals
Youth Justice Legal Centre
A series of explainer videos for young people and those supporting them to share key information on what to expect if they find themselves in the criminal justice system
Professionals/young people