Guidance on identifying and supporting young gang members published
By Joe Lepper Thursday, 11 March 2010
The government has issued guidance to help children's professionals identify and support young gang members.
Called Safeguarding children and young people who may be affected by gang activity, the guidance looks at issues such as preventing permanent exclusions and combating substance misuse and aggressive behaviour.
The focus of the guidance is to target and support those at risk of becoming involved in gangs. When and how to refer problems on to other organisations is also covered.
Schools minister Vernon Coaker said: "We are determined to give professionals the support and advice they need to act earlier, so they can prevent young people falling into the downward spiral of violence, substance misuse and anti-social behaviour."
This latest guidance comes ahead of a week of government campaigning in schools to address knife crime next week.
Families Utd, which represents families of knife crime victims, will visit schools during the campaign, which is called Count Me In: Together We Can Stop Knife Crime.
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