County lines (14/02/2022)
Looking at the effects county lines can have on communities and families. With Guy Lloyd
If you’re concerned about a young person getting involved in drugs or county lines, getting advice before talking to them can really help. You can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ The Children’s Society offers information and advice and they also have a useful guide to spotting and reporting signs of exploitation around county lines. https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/our-work/child-criminal-exploitation-and-county-lines/spotting-signs Call Childline on 0800 1111. Childline is private and confidential service where you can talk to specially trained counsellors about anything that is worrying you. https://www.childline.org.uk/ Text the British Transport Police on 61016 if you are on a train - Information on routes of travel, addresses, appearance, and behaviour of a child can all help to protect young people National Crime Agency gives comprehensive advice on county lines for parents and young people. https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/drug-trafficking/county-lines Future Voices offer training, Development and Consultancy for individuals and organisations working with children who suffer exploitation/extra familial harm. https://www.futurevoices.co.uk/ Alter Ego is a theatre company that does performances around criminal exploitation and county lines, the grooming process and where to go for help and advice. They also offer downloadable teacher's packs, information sheets and toolkits for professionals. http://www.alteregocreativesolutions.co.uk/countylines/
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County Lines
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- Mon 14 Feb 2022 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Sussex & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Surrey