We provide tailored support to young people who have been arrested in connection with Serious Youth Violence (SYV). Our aim is to reach them at a critical moment and help them move forward positively. 

Who Can We Support? 

To be eligible, young people must: 

• Be aged 10–25 

• Live, work, study, or be registered with a GP, or be supported by social services in Croydon or Sutton 

• Have been arrested for matters relating to SYV 

• Be suitable for talking therapy (no current psychosis) 

• Be willing to engage with support and open to making positive changes in their life  

What to Expect After Referral 

We aim to respond quickly and keep things moving: 

• We'll make contact within 48 hours of receiving a referral (excluding weekends) 

• An assessment appointment within two weeks 

• Weekly check-in calls are provided while a young person is waiting to be allocated a counsellor 

Counselling Support 

Once engaged, young people have access to: 

• Access to our telephone support line, available five days a week 

• Short waiting times 

• Flexible support — available by phone, video call, or face-to-face, in our buildings or out in the community  

• A flexible number of sessions, tailored to the young person's needs 

Wellbeing Support 

Alongside counselling, we can signpost young people to a range of wellbeing services, including: 

• Housing advice and advocacy 

• Welfare benefits support 

• Employment guidance 

• Engagement with sports and other positive activities 

Want to Find Out More?

We're happy to talk things through before you make a referral.

Email us at CHRIS@talkofftherecord.org

Please click here for the referral form. 

Young people can also self-refer by completing this form.