Read about some of the unsung heroes helping to fight crime in our crime section

Community Crimefighter: Secret refuge gives frightened women hope Jan 12 2012

HAVING met her future husband and his family when they paid her a visit in Pakistan, Serena Hussain was looking forward to living with them in the UK.Read

Local Heroes: Officers get their Kickz out of helping youngsters Nov 03 2011

THE youngster was lurking with intent, but the officer had him in his sights.Read

Local Heroes: Pedal power to keep youth project going Nov 03 2011

For the past seven years, a ground-breaking sports group has been at the heart of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in hard-hit inner city communities. But with the cutbacks threatening its very future, a team of bobbies put pedal power to the test for a week-long endurance test to help fill the coffers to keep it going. Crime Files looks at their intrepid bike ride and the work they hope to fund.Read

Local Heroes: Young people are taking a stand against extremists Oct 27 2011

YOUNG people from a Birmingham inter-faith group are staging a peaceful protest to the English Defence League’s upcoming demonstration in the city centre.Read

Local Heroes: Event celebrates work of probation service mentors Oct 13 2011

VOLUNTEERS who help offenders keep away from crime were celebrated at a conference at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens.Read

Local Heroes: It feels good to talk face-to-face to a judge instead of listening to one in the dock Oct 06 2011

A DRUG dealer who peddled heroin to fund his own desperate habit has turned his life around – thanks to the judge who kept him out of jail.Read

Local Heroes: Clare helped away from prostitution and drugs Sep 29 2011

CLARE Thomas was just 11-years-old when her parents forced her into prostitution to fund her mum’s heroin habit.Read

Local Heroes: Women's project receives vital anniversary present Sep 22 2011

A PROJECT that started out with a group of nuns befriending prostitutes is today celebrating 25 years of steering women offenders away from crime.Read

Local Heroes: Centre is helping to give drug addicts a new life Sep 15 2011

TWO mums who spent most of their pregnancies on drugs have given birth to healthy babies thanks to the help of staff at a rehabilitation centre.Read

Local Heroes: Duo's hostel is a haven for women Sep 08 2011

Sarah Dennis points to a four-inch zig-zag on her chin and says: “This is where he broke my jaw. It was hanging off my face.Read

Local Heroes: Duo have the Vision to reach across the divide Sep 01 2011

GRIEVING parents from opposing sides of Birmingham’s gang divide have joined forces for the first time to support each other and help put a stop to urban street violence.Read

Behind The Headlines: What made these heroes have a go? Sep 01 2011

They had come to the wrong shop.Read

NI police pick up on mentor scheme success Aug 25 2011

A MENTORING scheme in Birmingham has been so effective at tackling crime that it has inspired a copycat initiative in Northern Ireland.Read

Local Heroes: Offenders enjoy payback time at animal sanctuary Aug 04 2011

A TEAM of offenders have helped their community by turning a piece of derelict land into a sanctuary shelter for animals.Read

Local Heroes: Lee inspired to help others after his brother's death Jul 28 2011

WHEN Scott Benkins was found dead from a heroin overdose in September 2000, his big brother Lee wanted revenge.Read

Local Heroes: Heather helps students to make a Clean Brake Jul 14 2011

YOUNGSTERS involved in a project to rid a Birmingham beauty spot of anti-social behaviour were given a boost when England rugby union star Heather Fisher backed their campaign.Read

Local Heroes: Call for police to wear body cameras after custody death Jul 07 2011

TIPPA Naphtali was 41 when his cousin Mikey Powell died in police custody.Read

Local Heroes: Volunteering has really helped open up my mind Jun 30 2011

THE region’s probation trust used national Volunteers’ Week to thank its army of devoted volunteers.Read

Local Heroes: Young offenders help to clear up wasteland Jun 30 2011

RESIDENTS and school children in Handsworth Wood can get a little closer to nature thanks to the efforts of a group of young offenders.Read

Local Heroes: A United approach is helping men lead positive lives Jun 23 2011

AS A young DJ who liked clubbing and smoking weed, Sheldon Fogarty considered going to church seriously uncool.Read

Community Crimefighter: Secret refuge gives frightened women hope Jan 12 2012

Local Heroes: Officers get their Kickz out of helping youngsters Nov 03 2011

Local Heroes: Pedal power to keep youth project going Nov 03 2011

Local Heroes: Young people are taking a stand against extremists Oct 27 2011

Local Heroes: Event celebrates work of probation service mentors Oct 13 2011

Local Heroes: It feels good to talk face-to-face to a judge instead of listening to one in the dock Oct 06 2011

Local Heroes: Clare helped away from prostitution and drugs Sep 29 2011

Local Heroes: Women's project receives vital anniversary present Sep 22 2011

Local Heroes: Centre is helping to give drug addicts a new life Sep 15 2011

Local Heroes: Duo's hostel is a haven for women Sep 08 2011

Local Heroes: Duo have the Vision to reach across the divide Sep 01 2011

Behind The Headlines: What made these heroes have a go? Sep 01 2011

NI police pick up on mentor scheme success Aug 25 2011

Local Heroes: Offenders enjoy payback time at animal sanctuary Aug 04 2011

Local Heroes: Lee inspired to help others after his brother's death Jul 28 2011

Local Heroes: Heather helps students to make a Clean Brake Jul 14 2011

Local Heroes: Call for police to wear body cameras after custody death Jul 07 2011

Local Heroes: Volunteering has really helped open up my mind Jun 30 2011

Local Heroes: Young offenders help to clear up wasteland Jun 30 2011

Local Heroes: A United approach is helping men lead positive lives Jun 23 2011

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