Worried about someone you know?
We can help
If you are worried about what a young person is doing online, we can help. It is not too late for them. Now is the time to try and divert them to use their skills in a positive way rather than risk a pathway into cyber criminal behaviour.
School Designated Safeguarding Leads, other partner agency staff and parents can all make referrals to us. In your initial contact with us, please do not include the young person’s name or other identifying details. We simply need a summary of why you think they should work with SEROCU Cyber Choices.
The Referral Process
The process for referrals is fairly straightforward.
First, you contact us, by email: cyberchoices@serocu.police.uk, with some initial, anonymised details explaining why you think a referral is necessary. We then determine whether or not the circumstances are suitable for the Cyber Choices scheme, and if so, will send you a more detailed referral form to complete and return to us. Once this is received, we will reassess the circumstances surrounding the individual and their actions; if we confirm their suitability for a Cyber Choices intervention, our specially-skilled officers will arrange an initial meeting with the candidate and afterwards, review the risks surrounding them. These meetings are delivered in an informal way, and our officers wear plain clothes, not uniform. Following the first meeting, our team will develop any required intervention plans and deliver this – each intervention plan is uniquely tailored to the individual and their circumstances.
Alternatively, to contact the Cyber Choices team or begin the referral process, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.
Making the Referral
To begin the referral process or contact the Cyber Choices team, please complete the form below. A member of the team should get in touch with you within 5 working days.
IMPORTANT: If any person is at immediate risk you MUST dial 999 and ask for Police