in LOVING MEMORY OF JADEN CHRISTIE Passed 15/09/2020
Scenes like this are becoming far to common within the london region
iF YOU FEEL THAT YOUR CHILD OR A YOUNG PERSON THAT YOU KNOW, MAYBE or is INVOLVED IN CRIME, THEN IT IS TIME TO CONTACT US. At LDBR, We offer a mentoring programme to try and help PREVENT, young people going down the wrong path. TO GUIDE THEM TO THE RIGHT ONE.
THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN A YOUNG PERSON THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE AN ISSUE:
A SUDDEN CHANGE IN ATTITUDE
aggressive and destructive behaviour
NOT ATTENDING SCHOOL
HANGING AROUND PEOPLE OLDER THAN THEM
TAKING AN INTEREST INTO WEAPONS/DRUGS OR BOTH
ARRIVING HOME LATE
CONSTANTLY GETTING IN TROUBLE WITH THE POLICE
unexplained money and expensive items
being secretive about what they are doing and who they are with
returning home with unexplained injuries or looking dishevelled
Children and young people associated with gangs are in general extremely vulnerable. Children may join gangs for a number of reasons:
For protection from others; gangs, groups or peers
To feel accepted or a sense of belonging
For a sense of identity
For respect
Because siblings, family members or partners are gang members
For excitement
For status amongst peers and others
Because they feel like it’s the ‘norm’
For friends and acceptance
For potential sexual/romantic partners
For financial gain and other rewards
Out of fear, intimidation or threats
As a result of being groomed or recruited by gang leaders
Children may think that being in a gang may be exciting or rewarding, but the reality is very different. Being part of a gang puts children and young people at risk of:
Committing crime
Dealing, trafficking or taking drugs
A criminal record and higher risk of ending up in prison
Violence or death
At love da beat radio, we offer a free one to one mentoring service with young people to manage their expectations and to guide them onto the right path. WE ALSO OFFER VOLUNTEER ROLES AT THE RADIO STATION, FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, TO ENGAGE THEM, KEEP THEM OFF OF THE STREETS AND PREVENT THEM FROM COMMITTING CRIME.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO refer a young person for mentoring then please download and complete the form below.
