Gang Wars affect communities and individuals. Whether you’re in a gang or the victim of gangs you will find resources here that may help.

For more information see the Channel 4 News special report.

Victims of crime and bereavement

If someone has been violent towards you in any way, whether the attack is racially motivated or not, call Victim Supportline in confidence on 0845 30 30 900 (local rate, Mondays to Fridays 9am-9pm, weekends 9am-7pm). You might not want to involve the police but just want someone to listen to how you feel. If you do want to go to the police, they can help you deal with this and can accompany you at court.  You can also e-mail them at info@victimsupport.org.uk or visit their website at www.victimsupport.org.

Cruse Bereavement Care supports all bereaved people. They offer advice, support, help and information, no matter how recently or long ago you were bereaved.  To find out about all the Cruse services, call their helpline on 0870 167 1677 (Mondays to Fridays 9.30am-5pm).  Their website is at www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk.

Worried about your own violence?

Everyman is a helpline for men who are violent and concerned about the effect their violence is having on others. They can also help people who are affected by this violence.  Call 020 7737 6747 (Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-2pm, Tuesdays 7.30pm-10pm).

Dealing with crime

If you want to report a crime, but are uncomfortable going directly to the police, you can call Crimestoppers free on 0800 555 111 (Mondays to Fridays 9am-5pm).  Crimes can be reported in confidence, anonymously if you prefer, and calls are not traced.

The National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders (NACRO) promotes the care and resettlement of offenders in the community and the prevention of crime.  For details of local projects for ex-offenders and people at risk, phone NACRO on 020 7840 6464 (office hours).

Racially Motivated Attacks

If you have suffered racial harassment, The Monitoring Group offers advice, legal advocacy and support.  The Monitoring Group can be contacted free on 0800 374 618 (24 hours a day).

The Commission for Racial Equality exists to tackle racial discrimination, promote racial equality and encourage good relations between people from different racial backgrounds.  They offer information and advice to anyone who has been racially harassed, abused or threatened and can put you in touch with your local Racial Equality Council.

If you would like to know more, you can write to them at CRE, St Dunstan’s House, 201-211 Borough High Street, London SE1 1GZ.  You can also contact them on 020 7939 0000 (office hours).  For information on other organisations concerned with racism, race relations, racial equality and human rights, contact their website at www.cre.gov.uk.

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