Check out these websites to learn more about young people, crime and the law.
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Fearless - Crimestoppers for young people
Fearless is run by the charity Crimestoppers and contains facts about the law and how it affects you. It also promotes a safe environment for you to talk about crime that has affected you, and gives you information on how to report crime anonymously.
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. TheSite.org is owned and run by YouthNet UK, a charity dedicated to supporting young people.
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.