Gangs training
This course will look at how you can support gang-affected young people and families. It will give you an insight into the wide range of multi-agency work being done, and the various forums where gangs are discussed. For example, at a missing persons panel and multi-agency risk assessment conference (MARAC). As part of the joint agency group (JAG) and fair access process (FAP). Or, in connection with multi-agency child exploitation (MACE).
It will also include learning from local practice reviews including, county lines, child exploitation and contextual safeguarding.
Learning objectives
- understand the vulnerability factors that may lead a young person to join a gang
- have a broad understanding of gangs operating in Croydon
- identify the cross-agency work around gangs and the various forums where they are discussed
- be aware of services currently supporting young people and staff with gang-related issues and the referral process for these
- be aware of multi-agency developments responding to issues of county lines, child exploitation and extra family harm (contextual safeguarding)
Who this course is for
- Practitioners who work intensively with children, young people and/or parents/ carers.
- Those who have particular specialist child protection responsibilities.
- Operational managers of services for children, young people and/or parents / carers.
- Professional advisers and designated leads for child protection
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Contact us
If you need any help or more information about this course, please email: cscptraining@croydon.gov.uk