Latest Articles
Online Child Sexual Exploitation (updated 2022)
In this article we look at online sexual exploitation particularly through the use of online social networking.
Human Trafficking – an introduction (updated 2022)
This article will introduce you to human trafficking, a crime that is intrinsically linked to modern slavery. Whilst not all victims of modern slavery have been trafficked, all trafficking victims have been enslaved.
County lines, the children exploited to deal drugs by criminal networks (updated 2022)
Here we look at the ‘phenomenon’ that is County Lines, also know as "Going country" we explore what it really is
Sexting – The Hidden Dangers (updated 2022)
We explore issues regarding sexting and how it can affect young people.
County Lines – how gangs recruit children (updated 2022)
In this article we look at how young people are recruited to deal drugs, the types of children who are vulnerable and the dangers they face once involved.
New website to help families and professionals navigate the complexities of missing persons
New website from Charlie Hedges MBE to help families and professionals navigate the complexities of missing persons
Cyberbullying (updated 2022)
Understand the impact and risks associated with cyber-bullying, learn how to identify indicators and read tips on prevention.
Types of Child Exploitation
An overview of differnt types of child exploitation, including sexual exploitation, county lines and criminal exploitation
Missing Adults – the law (Updated 2022)
About 90,000 adults are reported missing to the police each year. What powers do police have when a missing adult does not want to be found and return to their family or friends?
Scammed – it can happen to anyone
If you care for a vulnerable person, how do you protect them from fraudsters? What exactly should you tell them? Where do you get the information you need to improve your own knowledge and inform others? How do you become ‘scam aware’?