County Lines – 2019 update
2019-03-05
The NCA have produced their latest assessment into county lines drug supplies. Find out more here.
Victim Blaming Language
2018-11-29
When dealing with a vulnerable child or adult, safeguarding practitioners will create and update numerous documents. If the investigation leads to a criminal case, what information is recorded about the victim could well be disclosed to the accused. What professionals write about the victim is important and we should avoid ‘victim blaming language’. Read More →
Gone cunch – what does it all mean?
2018-10-11
Street slang has evolved into an extensive vocabulary, a combination of slang words and phrases, supplemented by texting jargon, hashtags and emojis. We ask how safeguarding professionals can understand street slang. Read More →
Child Abduction Warning Notices (CAWN’s)
2018-09-15
Many missing children are harboured by adults when missing. We take a look at Child Abduction Warning Notices (CAWNS), what they are used for, the processes involved and the law if they are breached. Read More →
Modern Slavery – the trade in children
2018-08-30
The reasons adults and children are trafficked into, or within the UK are many. There are however, some distinct areas where children are more lucrative to the trafficker or slave master. Find out more. Read More →
County Lines – Get a step ahead by improving your knowledge
2018-05-15
In the third and final part of our County Lines drug supply familiarisation articles, we look at what you can do to identify the issues and some tactics around prevention, and how the law applies to children.
The NRM – can the system cope with UK criminally & sexually exploited children?
2018-03-24
We take a look at the changes to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process and ask whether they go far enough to safeguard children who are trafficked internally in the UK through sexual and criminal exploitation. Plus, we include a practical guide for safeguarding professionals on the NRM process. Read More →
Young People at Risk of Gang Involvement – More than just a statistic.
2018-02-28
Whilst overall crime has reduced in the last few years, violent, gun and knife related offences have risen significantly. Youth and gang related violence, together with county lines , have become priorities for many local safeguarding agencies. We look at what a gang is, the structure of a gang, and the dangers children and young people face by being drawn into gang culture and membership.
Missing People – ‘a lifeline when someone disappears’
2017-12-17
Missing People – “the only charity in the UK which is dedicated to bringing missing children and adults back together with their families”.Read More →
County Lines – how gangs recruit children
2017-11-30
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.Read More →
County lines, the children exploited to deal drugs by criminal networks
2017-11-11
Here we look at the ‘phenomenon’ that is County Lines, also know as “Going country” we explore what it really isRead More →