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We are here to help. Whether you need support, want to make a referral, or would like to get involved, reach out to the CAV team today.

Emergency & Safeguarding Contacts

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services below. CAV staff are not a 24/7 crisis line — please use these numbers when urgent help is needed.

Police

Active / Ongoing Emergency

999

Call 999 if there is an immediate threat to life or safety

Non-Emergency / Concern

101

Call 101 to report a concern that does not require an immediate response

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

0808 2000 247

Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Childline

Support for children & young people

0800 1111

Free, confidential, 24/7

Samaritans

Emotional support & mental health crisis

116 123

Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Housing & Homelessness

Shelter helpline

0808 800 4444

Free, Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

Refer a Young Person

Our referral service is open to any young person aged 10–25 who is at risk of, or involved in, violence, exploitation or knife crime — including those who have experienced it as a victim. If you are concerned about a young person, we are here to help.

At risk of violence

Young people showing signs of involvement or vulnerability

Affected by violence

Those believed to be or already known to carry weapons, including victims of knife crime and violence

Exploitation or county lines

Young people being groomed, coerced or exploited

Submit a Referral

Community members holding a red heart balloon in memory of those lost to violence

Bereavement Support

We provide dedicated support for bereaved parents and siblings who have lost a child to violence. Working alongside trusted partner organisations, we offer a range of services tailored to help families heal, connect, and find their way forward.

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What we offer

•A WhatsApp support group for bereaved mothers
•Coffee afternoons for bereaved mothers, sibling gatherings and family afternoons to connect with others who have experienced the loss of a child through violence
•A confidential, non-judgemental space to be heard
•Peer connection with others who truly understand
•Access to CAV's wider bereavement and advocacy services
•Including support from Ty's Legacy, who offer financial support to families navigating the criminal justice process following the tragic loss of a child, covering the daily cost of lunches, snacks and drinks for parents attending trial on court days

Ty's Legacy was founded by the family of Tyrece Balcha following his tragic death to gun crime in September 2025. Tyrece was just 18 years old. Having endured a 10-week trial, the family experienced first-hand the emotional and financial burden placed on bereaved families attending court, and created Ty's Legacy to ensure no other family has to face that financial burden at an already extremely difficult time.