What We Do
Our Programmes & Services
From one-to-one mentoring to community action days, every service we deliver is designed to break the cycle of violence and give young people a way forward.
Youth Mentoring
One-to-one and group mentoring for young people at risk of violence, exploitation, or criminal involvement. Our mentors build trusted relationships that help young people navigate challenges and make positive choices.
Sessions are tailored to the individual , addressing personal goals, risk factors, and practical barriers to change. We have supported 500+ young people and families to date.
Schools/Colleges
Interactive workshops, assemblies and staff training sessions delivered in schools across Berkshire and beyond. Topics include knife crime, county lines, exploitation, Violence against women and girls and personal safety.
Our sessions are age appropriate, engaging and delivered by experienced practitioners who understand the realities young people face. We have delivered 20+ school and community workshops.
Bereavement Support
Walking alongside families who have lost someone to violence , providing compassionate, practical and professional support through the hardest times.
We offer emotional support, advocacy within statutory systems, and help families access the right services. No family should have to navigate grief alone.
Appropriate Adult
Providing appropriate adult support for vulnerable children and young people detained in police custody, ensuring they understand their rights and are treated fairly at a critical moment.
Our presence at custody suites can be a turning point ,offering a trusted adult when young people are most vulnerable and most in need of support.
Community Projects
Creating opportunities for communities to connect, learn and work together to reduce violence. We have delivered 6 Community Action Days across Slough and the surrounding area.
Each event brings together young people, families, local organisations and statutory services featuring workshops, information stalls and activities that engage communities in positive change.
Parent Support
Empowering parents and carers with guidance, resources and a supportive network to help protect and nurture their children. We work alongside families , not just young people.
Whether a parent is worried about their child's safety, struggling after a traumatic event, or simply needs someone to talk to CAV is here. Lasting change requires a whole family approach.
Youth Creative Sessions
In partnership with Boothbuss, a fully mobile music and podcast studio that comes directly to young people, CAV brings creativity into the spaces where young people already feel at home.
Music and self-expression are powerful tools for building confidence and opening up conversations. The Boothbuss can attend schools, youth clubs, and community spaces, offering young people a positive, engaging alternative to harmful pathways and giving families the reassurance that their children are in a safe, supportive environment.
Events & Campaigns
CAV organises and supports community outreach events that raise awareness and bring communities together, creating visibility, sparking conversations, and promoting unity.
From Community Action Fun Days and community engagement events to fundraising campaigns, awareness drives, and anti-knife crime football matches, our events provide vital support for families and encourage meaningful youth engagement. Prevention. Support. Change.
Public Speaking
CAV brings lived experience, professional insight, and a powerful voice to stages and spaces where it matters most, from parliamentary events to training sessions and seminars.
We have been invited to speak at a range of high-profile and professional settings, sharing our expertise on knife crime, serious youth violence, exploitation, and community-led prevention. If you would like CAV to speak at your event or training, get in touch.
Why Choose CAV?
What makes us different is not just what we do , it is how we do it.
Community-led
We work within communities, building trust through consistent support and genuine relationships.
Experienced
Our team combines professional expertise with lived experience, bringing empathy as well as practical knowledge.
Collaborative
We believe the biggest impact comes from working together with families, professionals and partner organisations.
Focused on Prevention
We don't just respond to crises. We help prevent them through education, mentoring and early intervention.
Together, we can create safer communities
Whether you need support, want to refer someone, or are ready to partner with us, there is a place for you in this mission.