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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Gangs, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. Good news
The Ivison Trust parent community webinars will be delivering county lines awareness webinars for parents and carers in the East Midlands.
The parent session is on 13th January 2026 with the parent and child one taking place on the 14th January 2026
There are 2 sessions within the package, the first includes introduction to criminal exploitation and county lines, together with a lived experience approach from the lens of the parent and child. Following feedback from parents and carers, Ivison have developed a second session to offer opportunities for parents to attend with their children.
The sessions are planned for early evening to allow more parents to attend.
The sessions are delivered for 1.5 hours remotely via Zoom, with an hour dedicated to delivery and 30 minutes for questions and discussion.
Help and Support for affected parents is offered throughout the session.
Following each session, parents are invited to complete feedback via an anonymous poll.
During the sessions Ivison will share what criminal exploitation including county lines is and how to spot signs it may be happening to your child or a child you know.
They cover what it looks like in your local area and where to get advice and support if you are concerned.
The interactive webinar will also give you the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns and connect with others.
• Learn what county lines is
• Understand what is happening in your local area
• Understand the signs that your child might be at risk
• Learn how offenders groom and exploit children
Use this link to register your details www.ivisontrust.org.uk/webinars
 Nationally, the overwhelming majority of Police and Crime Plans identify preventing, tackling and reducing serious violence as a key priority. Further information and support on this subject is also available from the below organisations. ChildLine Their counsellors can support young people 24 hours a day. Call them on 0800 1111. The Prince’s Trust Support and opportunities for young people, particularly young people who are moving away from gangs and crime. They have helped thousands of young people. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.northants.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
Please click here to complete the survey
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