Youth safety

Six years ago, Camden, like other parts of London, saw a rise in knife crime with injuries, with young people often the victims of violent crime.

In response, Camden Council launched a Youth Safety Taskforce to work with the police, youth services, schools and health services - looking at the causes and coming up with solutions to help keep young people safe.

Find out more about this work and how you can stay safe, as well as supporting others to stay safe.

Youth Justice Service

Camden’s Youth Justice Service (YJS) works with young people, aged 10 to 17, and their families to tackle issues that might lead to offending behaviour, as well as helping to prevent young people at risk of offending from getting involved in crime and jeopardising their future prospects.

The service, which is rated ‘outstanding’ nationally, includes representatives from the police, probation, education, health and young people themselves. The YJS also works closely with social services and community safety. You can also find out how to volunteer with the service as a Referral Order Panel Member.

Help or advice about drug or alcohol use

Do you want to get local help or advice about your own drug or alcohol use?

FWD support young people across Camden who want to find out more about their drug use, including alcohol.