What is the Modern Slavery Act?
The term modern slavery acknowledges the fact that despite slavery being outlawed worldwide since 1981, millions of people are still held in conditions of slavery and servitude globally – including in the UK.
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What is County Lines?
County lines is a form of criminal exploitation and relates to the supply of Class A drugs, primarily crack cocaine and heroin, from urban cities to market towns, coastal areas and rural locations by young people, using a mobile phone line.
Reframe the blame
We're working on a campaign to raise awareness of why children and young people may behave in a certain way and how understanding exploitation is key to better safeguarding.
How can children and young people be protected from “county lines”?
Children as young as seven-years-old are groomed and coerced into trafficking drugs by criminal gangs around the country.
In the news: Government consultation on voluntary safeguarding code for out-of-school settings
The Department for Education is seeking views on a draft voluntary safeguarding code of practice
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