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Safety for Young People
Information for children and young people on keeping safe, not becoming a victim of crime and staying on the right side of the law.
Getting Help
From the Cotswold Community Safety Team: The Cotswold District is a very safe place to live, work and go to school, but unfortunately at times some people break the law and commit crimes against other people and property and some situations can be dangerous. There is so much you can do to keep yourself and others safe, but sometimes you may need to get help, including help from the Police, Fire or Ambulance service. If you do need help, do not be afraid to ask for it. You will not get into trouble by asking for help from the emergency services, it is the sensible option if you or a mate is in trouble. It is very important that you know how to contact the Police, Fire or Ambulance services. Please read the following pages very carefully – then if you are ever in an EMERGENCY situation you will know what to do, or you want to tell the Police about any crime. If you or someone you know is a victim of crime you can find information on these pages of what to do and where to contact.
Types of Crime
Contacting the Police
Home Alone
Taking Care
From the Cotswold Community Safety Team: There are many things you can do to keep yourself safe and on the right side of the law. This you will need to carry on throughout your life as you get older. It is also important that you take care of friends and family and make them aware of any safety issues that you may be concerned about. Although the Cotswolds is generally a safe place to live and work there will be times when situations occur which may be dangerous, the Police are there to protect the public but also you can do things to protect yourself and avoid danger in the first place.
Getting Older
Taking Control
Keeping Safe
Out and About
Travelling on Public Transport
Mobile Phones
Safety on the Internet
Crossing the Road
Cycle Safety
Fireworks
Halloween
Christmas Safety Tips
Safety Advice for Young Men
Safety Quiz
Decision Making
Consequences
Anti Social Behaviour
From the Cotswold Community Safety Team: Anti-social behaviour means different things to different people, often depending on the type of behaviour they are facing, their own tolerance levels and the location where the incidents are taking place. Generally speaking, anti-social behaviour is an action likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. It is behaviour that prevents others from enjoying an acceptable quality of life.
Anti Social Behaviour
Drugs and Alcohol
From the Cotswold Community Safety Team: A drug is something a person can take that affects their mind and/or their body. Many drugs are useful as medicines, but drugs can also be harmful if used in the wrong way. Many drugs are controlled by the law for this reason. The effects of taking any kind of drug can be hard to predict - you can see more information about the effects drugs and alcohol can have below.
Drugs and Alcohol
Useful Local Links
From the Cotswold Community Safety Team:
The Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership is a group of statutory and voluntary groups who meet regularly and their aim is to reduce crime, reduce anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime. The group works throughout the Cotswolds an area of 450 square miles.
The main statutory members are:
• Cotswold District Council
• Gloucestershire Constabulary
• Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service
• Youth Service
• Primary Care Trust (NHS)
• Gloucestershire County Council
Other Members are:
• Victim Support
• Local Parish & Town Councils
• Housing Associations
• Gloucestershire Drug & Alcohol Service (GDAS)
• Licensed Victuallers Association (Pub landlords)
• Gloucestershire Rural Community Council
• Local Schools
Safety Online
Whilst the majority of use of online and mobile technologies (for education, entertainment, communication, expression... the limits are boundless) encourages and develops the growth and engagement of young people, there is the potential for risk and misuse. These are some relevant Internet safety resources and programmes targeted at KS3 and KS4:
