Urban Street Gangs and Organised Crime
Urban street gangs and organised crime networks represent a constantly evolving landscape of risk – one that can entangle young people through coercion, control, and exploitation. This training offers a deep dive into the structure, behaviours, and recruitment tactics of gangs and criminal networks. It explores how they intersect with issues like poverty, trauma, identity, and systemic inequality.
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Develop a clear understanding of the concepts and distinctions between urban street gangs and organised crime groups.
Explore key criminological theories that underpin gang formation, identity, and criminal enterprise.
Examine how urban street gangs and organised crime groups evolve, adapt, and operate.
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This training is suitable for any teams working with children, such as Children's Services, Alternate Provision Staff, Youth Service, and third sector support services.
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This training can be delivered either face to face or online.