County Lines Awareness Training

Training Excellence

• Understanding County Lines Networks and Criminal Exploitation 44:18

  • 1: Section Overview 02:51
  • 2: What County Lines Means in the UK Context 06:02
  • 3: Secure Your Certificate Early 01:00
  • 4: How County Lines Networks Operate Across Regions 06:16
  • 5: County Lines, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and Modern Slavery Connections 05:54
  • 6: Key Roles Within County Lines Gangs (Runners, Dealers, Controllers) 07:34
  • 7: Relevant UK Legislation: Modern Slavery Act, Serious Crime Act, Children Acts 06:41
  • 8: Common Myths and Misunderstandings About County Lines 06:33
  • 9: Section Highlights 01:27

• Exploitation, Recruitment and Vulnerability in County Lines 42:49

  • 10: Section Overview 02:35
  • 11: Exploitation and Recruitment Tactics in County Lines Networks 06:56
  • 12: Push and Pull Factors Behind County Lines Involvement 05:29
  • 13: Vulnerability and Risk Factors (Neglect, Exclusion, Poverty, SEND) 07:31
  • 14: Online Manipulation, Messaging Apps and Digital Recruitment in County Lines 06:47
  • 15: Gendered Exploitation and the Role of Young Women in County Lines 06:02
  • 16: Psychological Coercion, Fear, and Trauma Experienced by Victims 06:08
  • 17: Section Highlights 01:21

• Recognising the Signs of County Lines Exploitation 42:18

  • 18: Section Overview 02:42
  • 19: Key Signs and Indicators of County Lines Activity 06:36
  • 20: Physical, Emotional and Behavioural Changes in Victims 05:55
  • 21: County Lines Locations and Operational Methods 05:51
  • 22: Financial and Possession Indicators (Phones, Cash, Missing Items) 07:27
  • 23: Digital and Social Media Warning Signs of County Lines Contact 06:04
  • 24: Community Intelligence and Local County Lines Crime Patterns 06:34
  • 25: Section Highlights 01:09

• Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Response to County Lines 42:55

  • 26: Section Overview 02:36
  • 27: Safeguarding Roles and Responsibilities in County Lines Cases 06:02
  • 28: Reporting Concerns and Making Referrals (DSLs, Local Safeguarding Partners) 07:11
  • 29: The National Referral Mechanism and its Role in County Lines Identification 06:18
  • 30: Managing Disclosures and Overcoming Barriers to Reporting 06:03
  • 31: Working with Police, Social Care and Education in County Lines Cases 07:17
  • 32: Confidentiality, Data Protection and Information Sharing Protocols 06:10
  • 33: Section Highlights 01:18

• Supporting Victims, Families and Communities Affected by County Lines 41:22

  • 34: Section Overview 02:17
  • 35: The Impact of County Lines on Victims, Families and Communities 06:59
  • 36: Trauma-Informed Support Approaches for County Lines Victims 04:57
  • 37: Parental and Carer Engagement in County Lines Intervention 06:04
  • 38: School and Community-Based Recovery Programmes 06:09
  • 39: Restorative Practices and Reintegration Pathways for Exploited Youth 06:50
  • 40: Charities, Support Networks and Local Partnership Services 06:46
  • 41: Section Highlights 01:20

• Preventing County Lines and Building Professional Competence 43:55

  • 42: Section Overview 02:32
  • 43: Prevention and Early Intervention Strategies Against County Lines 08:03
  • 44: Building Awareness and Resilience Among Young People 05:41
  • 45: Educator and Practitioner Roles in County Lines Prevention 06:29
  • 46: Developing a Trauma-Informed and Safeguarding Culture in Schools 07:11
  • 47: Training and Policy Updates on County Lines 05:48
  • 48: Evaluating Practice and Understanding Emerging County Lines Trends 05:50
  • 49: Section Highlights 01:21
  • 50: Congratulations on Course Completion 01:00

• Quiz 03:00

  • 51: Self Assessment 03:00

• Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 29:00

  • 52: Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults 29:00

• Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing 38:00

  • 53: Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing 38:00

Course 1:County Lines Awareness Training.

Section 1: Understanding County Lines Networks and Criminal Exploitation

(Introduces County Lines operations, the structures of organised crime groups, and their relationship to child criminal exploitation, modern slavery, and trafficking in the UK context.)

Section 2: Exploitation, Recruitment and Vulnerability in County Lines

(Explores how offenders recruit and manipulate vulnerable individuals, the push-and-pull factors of involvement, and risk profiles common in County Lines exploitation.)

Section 3: Recognising the Signs of County Lines Exploitation

(Helps learners identify early warning signs and behavioural indicators of County Lines involvement, both offline and online.)

Section 4: Safeguarding and Multi-Agency Response to County Lines

(Outlines professional responsibilities, referral pathways, and the multi-agency systems used to protect children and young people exploited through County Lines.)

Section 5: Supporting Victims, Families and Communities Affected by County Lines

(Focuses on providing trauma-informed support to those impacted by County Lines, including recovery and reintegration strategies.)

Section 6: Preventing County Lines and Building Professional Competence

(Emphasises early intervention, education, and professional development for those working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.)

Course 2:Level 3 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults

Course 3:Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing

This course is ideal for professionals and community members who work directly or indirectly with children, young people, or vulnerable adults. It is particularly suitable for:

• Teachers, School Staff, and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs): Professionals responsible for identifying and responding to signs of exploitation in educational settings.
  
  
• Social Workers and Youth Workers: Those supporting vulnerable young people or families affected by criminal exploitation.
  
  
• Healthcare Professionals: Nurses, GPs, and mental health practitioners who may encounter victims during clinical interactions.
  
  
• Police, Probation, and Law Enforcement Personnel: Officers involved in crime prevention, safeguarding, or investigative roles.
  
  
• Local Authority and Safeguarding Practitioners: Individuals coordinating multi-agency responses or managing referral pathways.
  
  
• Charity and Community Organisation Staff: Workers supporting victims, running outreach programmes, or facilitating recovery services.
  
  
• Housing, Transport, and Hospitality Staff: Those who may witness indicators of County Lines activity in community or public settings.
  
  
• Parents, Carers, and Youth Mentors: Individuals seeking awareness to protect and support children and young people.

There is no prerequisite for this. Don’t worry—we will teach you everything step by step.

Job Options For This Course in UK:

• Safeguarding Officer

• Family Support Worker

• Youth Support Worker

• Children’s Residential Support Worker

• Social Work Assistant

• Early Help Practitioner

• Teaching Assistant

• School Safeguarding Support Officer

• Pastoral Support Worker

• Behaviour Mentor

• Learning Support Assistant

• Community Outreach Worker