Our Mission
We are a non-profit community interest company raising awareness on Exploitation, Knife Crime and Serious Youth Violence.
Every day, young people in our communities are confronted with the harsh reality of knife crime, exploitation, and serious youth violence.
Behind every headline is a child with dreams, a parent who is scared and a community that feels powerless.
At CAV, we believe that change is possible,
We stand alongside young people and families, offering hope, support, and a way forward through initiatives like Community Action Days, mentoring programs, and workshops, By engaging in direct outreach and collaboration, we equip communities with the tools needed to break the cycle of violence and create safer streets for the next generation through impactful youth work.
Our Vision
At Communities Against Violence, our vision is to create a future where every young person can thrive without fear.
To achieve this, CAV recognizes the challenges posed by exploitation and finds local solutions to promote positive change, positive lifestyles, and positive solutions through community action.
We actively engage the community to drive development, reduce inequalities, and foster social change towards a brighter future for our youth.
Through our mentoring programs and youth work, we strive to prevent violence and combat issues our youth and communities are facing
Programmes and Services
CAV offers a range of programmes and services to support individuals and families in their local community, focusing on issues such as
Serious Youth Violence,
Criminal Exploitation/Child Sexual Exploitation,
and Domestic Violence.
Through direct work and collaboration with other organisations,
CAV delivers impactful initiatives, including :
Community Action days,
121 mentoring,
Group workshops,
Advocacy,
Parent support,
AA support at custody,
Counselling
All aimed at addressing challenges like Anti Crime and enhancing Youthwork.