Do you work with children and young adults (0-25 years) who are experiencing or at risk of exploitation and abuse? If the answer is yes then you have a crucial role to play in disrupting their exploitation and stopping the perpetrators who are ultimately responsible. It is only by everyone playing their part in disruption […]

The Financial Exploitation of children and young people is emerging as a growing concern and involves a number of different forms of abuse or exploitation relating to finances. This includes being targeted by Organised Crime Groups, which use young people to commit fraud and launder criminal funds. Financial exploitation can cause significant harm to a […]

The National Referral Mechanism (NRM) is a framework for identifying victims of trafficking and modern slavery. When used effectively it can help these victims receive appropriate support and assist Modern Slavery prosecutions of those exploiting them. This session is for professionals to better understand the role of a First Responder and consider how they can […]

Linked to the EEF 5 a day. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 312 594 693 485 Passcode: djMx2u

Protecting ALL young people: why equity and inclusion are essential in our fight against exploitation and abuse While progress has been made in our fight against exploitation it is clear that recognition and outcomes are not the same for all children and young people. Our assumptions and biases alongside siloed working, exclusionary practice and wider […]

The transition to adulthood is an extremely important stage in the life of a young person, as they explore choices around identity, relationships, rights and responsibilities and navigate finding their place in the adult world. But for young people harmed through exploitation and abuse, the transitional stage from 16 to 18+ can all too often […]

Effective engagement with young people can make the difference that changes a young person’s life. How can understanding the systems around a child help us dismantle barriers to engagement? During this session, we will explore barriers to disclosure and engagement at a personal, professional and societal level and consider promising practice on how to build […]

This training explores what self-harm is and how it might present.  It explores why young people might self-harm and helps to challenge commonly held assumptions. The session includes guidance around how to talk to young people who may be self-harming, confidentiality, dealing with your own feelings and supporting young people with alternative strategies.   Click […]