Call the police on 999 if you feel that your child is in immediate danger. You can report concerns to the police on their non-emergency number, 101.
Children and young people at risk of serious violence or involved with gangs, county lines and criminal exploitation need help and support. They might be involved in violence, be pressured into doing things like stealing, carrying drugs or weapons or be abused, exploited and put into dangerous situations. Criminal exploitation can take place in person or online.
NSPCC’s ‘Criminal exploitation and gangs’ - if you have concerns that your child is being criminally exploited, involved in gangs or county lines, as well as more information on what these terms mean - phone 0808 800 500 or email help@nspcc.org.uk
Children’s Society resources on criminal exploitation and county lines - for parents who are concerned their child may be being criminally exploited or involved in county lines
Parent Info - information for parents about knife crime and gang involvement
If your child is missing from home Contact Missing People SafeCall service - or you have concerns about them being involved in gangs, drugs dealing or county lines exploitation. SafeCall provides confidential and one-to-one support to children, but they also offer advice and guidance to parents and carers who are concerned and need support. To speak to someone urgently, contact Missing People’s free, confidential helpline, which is open 9am to 11pm, 7 days a week. Phone or text: 116 000
Email: 116000@missingpeople.org.uk