Parents worried about their children getting involved in gangs can now seek support from a new telephone helpline, set up by a children's charity.
The NSPCC is running the service through its existing helpline number, and the project has received funding from the Home Office.
One in six children aged 13-15 knows someone in a gang, the charity said.
Anyone who has concerns about a child or wants advice can contact the NSPCC free by calling 0808 800 5000.
Home Office minister Norman Baker said the helpline would "empower parents".
He said the anonymous telephone line formed part of the government's Ending Gang and Youth Violence programme, and will be in operation 24 hours a day.
'Dangerous situations'The Home Office has previously said that gang culture was an issue for 33 local authorities in England.
NSPCC staff have been specially trained to deal with calls from parents and young people who are worried about gangs.
Head of child protection operations at the charity, John Cameron, said: "Young people involved in gangs are frequently abused, exploited and put in dangerous situations.
"We know from listening to children that they are often terrified of what they are doing and want to leave gangs and we believe adults have an incredibly important role to play in helping them to break free."
Are you a parent who is worried about your child being involved in a gang? Have you ever been involved in a gang or have you left one? What do you think about the new NSPCC service? You can share your views and experiences with us by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using NSPCC in the subject title.
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