Staying out of Trouble

Some people make mistakes along the way while they are growing up and becoming adults. Usually this easily solved. But sometimes young people suffer problems as a result, like:

• Missing school or college
• Not getting important qualifications
• Drifting into risky or criminal behaviour

If this is happening to you or a friend, then you need to take action. There is lots of help is available.

Take action: The Stay True to You website lists local information, services and support in Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire to help keep young people safe. 

Drugs and alcohol

When young people get into trouble drugs and alcohol are often involved. They can make it harder to resist pressure and easier to act in way that is impulsive, aggressive, or dangerous. 

Drugs and alcohol also make harder to think clearly about situations.

Crucial: If you are worried about your own drug or alcohol, or somebody else's, you can talk to Cranstoun Here4YOUth. 

Talk to someone

Becoming involved with risky people and situations can quickly become a habit. People who get bored easily, or who don't have many interests in their life, are particularly at risk

If you are worried about your own or someone else's behaviour, then talk to a trusted adult, this could be a teacher, youth worker or social worker. These adults have a duty to make sure you are safe.

Instant expert: Learn more about the risky situations of Gangs, Drugs and Alcohol, Radicalisation and Child Sexual Exploitation