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Taskforce

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It Doesn't Have to Happen has launched a brand new team of campaigners!

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Young offenders

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What is a young offender and what are the different sentences given to them?

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Dangerous dogs

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In the UK it is illegal to own some types of dogs. Find out why.

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5 Things u need2know

  1. In 2001, 48 per cent of mobile phone robbery victims were under 18 years old.
  2. If your phone is stolen or lost, you can stop it from ever being used again. Call your mobile phone network or call 08701 123 123.
  3. Over half of young victims do not report the crimes committed against them to the police and many do not even tell their parents.
  4. 25 per cent of people in the UK have either been a victim of identity fraud or know somebody who has.
  5. To report a crime anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. If you're a victim of crime and need support, call 0845 30 30 900.