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If youâre concerned about a young person getting involved in drugs or county lines, getting advice before talking to them can really help.
You can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Childrenâs Society offers information and advice and they also have a useful guide to spotting and reporting signs of exploitation around county lines.
Call Childline on 0800 1111. Childline is private and confidential service where you can talk to specially trained counsellors about anything that is worrying you.
Text the British Transport Police on 61016 if you are on a train – Information on routes of travel, addresses, appearance, and behaviour of a child can all help to protect young people
National Crime Agency gives comprehensive advice on county lines for parents and young people.
Future Voices offer training, Development and Consultancy for individuals and organisations working with children who suffer exploitation/extra familial harm.
Alter Ego is a theatre company that does performances around criminal exploitation and county lines, the grooming process and where to go for help and advice. They also offer downloadable teacher’s packs, information sheets and toolkits for professionals.
⭐️ Join our Raising Teens Facebook group for support from parents, teens and experts
🎧 Listen to Raising Teens: County Lines on BBC Sounds
In this episode of Raising Teens, we talk about at the effects of county lines on communities, and how parents can spot the warning signs of their child being groomed by a gang, and the support that is available. With guests Lee Tulley, Youth Worker; James Houghton, Director of Future Voices; and PC Keith Beckley from Sussex Police.
First broadcast on BBC Sussex on 14 February 2019.