Check out these websites to learn more about young people, crime and the law.
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Shadow CS contains facts about the law and how it affects you. You can change the clothes and look of the character who shows you around, as well as the site’s design.
There’s also games, gossip, downloads, music and reviews, and you can use it to chat online or to report crimes to a character called Shady.
The need2know site covers loads of different subjects, including travel, health, money and relationships. It invites you to share your comments or take part in topical votes.
It also has a good section on crime and justice, which contains features such as “Gang life”, “If you’re mugged”, “I was a victim of crime” and “My brother was shot”, and a list of important facts about crime that you should know.
Direct Gov, the UK Government’s website, has a section on crime and justice aimed at young people. It includes useful information on different subjects, including what happens if you end up in court, your rights if you are searched by the police, and what you can expect to happen if you witness a crime or become a victim of crime.
The law section of The Site has facts and information for young people on your rights, what happens if you get in trouble, staying safe and weapons. You can also search for local advice and you can listen to audio files on, for example, gangs, violent crime and the police.
These pages from the BBC website provide the important facts on subjects such as youth crime and guns and weapons.
Play the Metropolitan Police’s anti-knife crime game where you can make a young knife-carrier look really silly.
This page explains the parole process to young people.