Youth offending – information for parents and carers
If your child (10–17) has been arrested or has been charged with an offence, please contact us. We'll talk to you about how we can help, and can meet you to discuss the services on offer.
Young people and the law
The Government provides information for young people and parents about the youth justice system:
Organisations that can help you
Local organisations
Cassell Centre, Forest Hill
- Website: casselassociates.org
- Tel: 020 8291 3436
Lewisham Contact a Family
- Website: contact.org.uk
- Tel: 020 7635 6333
A well established project working with over 500 families within the borough who have a child or children with disabilities or additional needs.
National organisations
Family Lives
- Website: familylives.org.uk
- Tel: 0808 800 2222
National helpline providing support, information and guidance to parents and carers.
Parents At Work
- Website: workingfamilies.org.uk
- Tel: 020 7628 2128
Helps parents balance work and family life and supports parents' employment rights.
Young Minds
- Website: youngminds.org.uk
- Tel: 020 7336 8445
Provides information to anyone with concerns about the mental or emotional wellbeing of a child or young person.
Women’s Aid
- Website: womansaid.org.uk
- Tel: 0808 2000 247
- Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
Freephone 24-hour national domestic violence helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
Parent Support Group
- Website: gdva.org.uk
- Tel: 020 8469 0205
One-to-one and group support work with parents of adolescents.