Parents in Gloucestershire invited to learn the signs of child exploitation
A webinar is being held by, where parents and carers can learn how county-line drug gangs exploit young people
Parents, carers or professionals are being invited to join a webinar, hosted by Gloucestershire Police, to spot the signs of exploitation of children.
It's open to anyone who wants to learn about how county-line drug gangs can exploit children, and what signs to look out for.
The speical County Lines: South West webinar is happening tomorrow (2nd November) between 7 pm and 8.30 pm.
Police say that knowing the sings could save a young person from coming to serious harm.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, and Chairman of the Gloucestershire Combating Drugs Partnership Nick Evans, said: “The illegal drugs market is built on violence and exploitation. Alongside tough enforcement to smash county lines."
"I’m pleased to see the Constabulary is working with neighbouring forces to protect Gloucestershire’s young people from being exposed to this sort of harm and starving the drug dealers of the people they need to ply their gruesome trade."
"It can be difficult to know where to turn when you have concerns about a young person, so I hope this webinar will help parents and those with responsibility for young people spot the signs of exploitation, and know who to turn to for help. I’ve signed up, I hope many other parents will too.”
Anyone who wants to sign up to the free event can do so here