Overview

This Foundation Level training course is for people working with Children and Young People who are victims of County Lines abuse. This course aims to raise awareness of County Lines and give an insight into what County Lines consists of, what forms this takes and the terminology that is used within this. The learner will also break down the various components of County Lines, the impact that this has and the importance of social media and mobile devices in setting up and maintaining County Lines which will help the learner to understand signs and behaviours associated with it. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. 

Aims & Objectives:

• Help the learner to understand and support children involved in County Lines abuse.
• To identify terminology and prevalence rates of exploitation.
• To discuss and breakdown Gang Violence within County Lines.
• Examine associated behaviours and needs.
• Highlight the impact on the well-being of children.
• Explore process and policy in relation to reporting County Lines concerns.
• Provide advice on how to report and record County Lines activity.

Audience:

Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers, Police and Probation staff, Hospitality Staff