Help & advice for all teachers and professionals parents and carers 4–11 year olds 11–18 year olds

Children and young people associated with gangs are in general extremely vulnerable.

If you have concerns a child is involved in a gang, those concerns are not necessarily proof, so it’s important to proceed in an open and non-judgemental way in order to gain further insight.

This type of online behaviour is typically being played out in front of an engaged and active audience of peers made up of fellow and rival gang members and bystanders.

‘Drill’ is a form of music that originated in Chicago and has become popular in UK.

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Members of gangs may use social media to post threats or taunts to rival gangs.

The following advice is based on what young people have told us through focus groups and a youth survey of over 1500 respondents.

Sometimes the overuse of technology is referred to as an addiction but this isn't always the best way to describe and address the problem.

People can say things which might upset you – but you should never have to feel that way

A guide for educators about your personal use of social networks; keeping you, the young people you work with, and your job safe