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📖 Part 1: Understanding Gang Recruitment Scenarios

Scenario A: Jay was asked by some older boys to deliver a package to someone across town. They told him it was "just a favour" and offered him £50. They said not to look inside and to keep it secret from his family.

1. What recruitment tactic is being used here?

Offering easy money for small tasks

Threatening violence

Offering friendship

Peer pressure

2. What are the warning signs in this scenario? (Tick all that apply)

Large amount of money for simple task

Being told to keep it secret

Not allowed to look inside package

Involving older people he doesn't know well

Scenario B: Mia has been struggling at school and feels left out. A group of older girls started being really nice to her, buying her lunch and inviting her to hang out. Now they're asking her to skip school and come with them to "have some fun."

3. How are the gang targeting Mia's vulnerabilities?

They noticed she feels lonely and isolated

They know she has lots of money

They want her to do their homework

They think she's popular

4. What should Mia do next?

Skip school to prove she's loyal

Talk to a trusted adult about the situation

Ignore the girls completely

Ask for more expensive gifts

🛡️ Part 2: Recognition and Response

5. Which of these are common gang recruitment tactics? (Tick all that apply)

Offering protection from bullies

Giving expensive gifts or money

Making someone feel special and important

Encouraging good school attendance

Gradually asking for bigger favours

6. Who can young people turn to for help? (Tick all that apply)

Parents or carers

Teachers

Police

Childline (0800 1111)

School counsellor

✍️ Part 3: Reflection and Action Planning

7. Describe three warning signs that someone might be trying to recruit you into a gang.
8. If a friend told you they were being pressured to join a gang, what advice would you give them?
9. What are three positive activities or groups you could join instead of a gang to feel included and valued?
10. Write down the contact details of two trusted adults you could speak to if you ever felt pressured or unsafe.

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