½ Day Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) Awareness Course
Understand the dynamics of criminal exploitation, including county lines and gang involvement.
Child Criminal Exploitation Awareness Course
Course Overview
This half-day course is designed to raise awareness and understanding of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) among those who work directly or indirectly with young people. The training aims to help professionals recognise the signs, understand the risks, and respond effectively to concerns or disclosures.
Focusing on prevention, early identification, and safeguarding, this course provides participants with the skills and confidence to recognise and respond appropriately to criminal exploitation, including county lines, gang association, and other forms of coercion or manipulation.
The training aligns with key legislation and guidance including the Children Act 1989 & 2004, Serious Crime Act 2015, Modern Slavery Act 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), and local safeguarding partnership procedures.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for professionals and organisations who work directly with children and young people, helping them recognise, respond to, and prevent criminal exploitation effectively.
- Education Staff (Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Pastoral Leads)
- Youth Workers and Outreach Teams
- Residential Care and Support Staff
- Local Authority Teams and Safeguarding Leads
- Foster Carers and Key Workers
- Voluntary Sector and Community Organisations working with young people
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understanding Child Criminal Exploitation
- Define Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) and understand how it differs from other forms of abuse.
- Understand how young people are groomed, coerced, or manipulated into criminal activity.
- Identify the different forms of CCE including county lines, gang exploitation, and forced criminal behaviour.
- Recognise the overlap between CCE and other vulnerabilities such as CSE, substance misuse, or missing episodes.
Recognising the Signs
- Identify indicators of CCE in behaviour, appearance, or associations.
- Recognise changes in lifestyle, relationships, or communication that may indicate exploitation.
- Understand the barriers that prevent young people from seeking help or disclosing exploitation.
- Explore real-life case studies to identify patterns and early warning signs.
Responding to Concerns
- Apply the principles of safeguarding and professional curiosity when concerns arise.
- Know how to record and report concerns accurately and in line with safeguarding procedures.
- Understand the roles of police, social care, and partner agencies in responding to CCE.
- Develop confidence in supporting and protecting young people through multi-agency working.
Supporting and Empowering Young People
- Adopt a trauma-informed approach to supporting victims and those at risk of CCE.
- Understand the impact of exploitation on identity, trust, and emotional wellbeing.
- Promote resilience, self-worth, and protective factors that reduce vulnerability to exploitation.
What You Can Do to Help
- Build positive, trusting relationships with young people to encourage open communication.
- Use active listening and non-judgemental approaches to support disclosure and engagement.
- Educate young people on grooming tactics, coercion, and the risks of exploitation.
- Advocate for young people’s voices to be heard in safeguarding and care planning.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, and agencies to provide wraparound support.
- Challenge stigma and stereotypes to promote understanding and early intervention.
Assessment & Certification
- Participation in group discussion and reflection activities
- Short knowledge check
- Certificate of Attendance valid for 12–24 months (depending on organisational policy)
½ Day
(Approx. 3.5 hours)
On-site
Flexible
Handouts, certificate
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