This in person Gangs Training is being run by Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP).

Youth gangs are still a prominent issue in London, and professionals from different fields frequently encounter it. The training program aims to equip attendees with practical skills to assist young people and families affected by gang-related activities, as well as provide an overview of the various multi-agency efforts and forums addressing this concern.

The program will also incorporate insights from local practice reviews such as County Lines, Child Exploitation, and Contextual Safeguarding, allowing participants to learn from past experiences

Learning objectives

• To understand the vulnerability factors which may lead a young person to join a gang.
• To have a broad understanding of gangs operating in Croydon.
• To identify the cross agency work around gangs and the various forums where they are discussed (MASE, MARAC, FAP, Missing Persons Panel, JAG).
• To be aware services currently supporting young people and professionals around gangs and the referral process for these
• To be aware of multi-agency developments responding to issues of County Lines, Child Exploitation and Contextual Safeguarding.

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