An interactive learning experience which provides an insight into the way young people engage and interact with social media, through the use of physical cards, participants learn how to identify and mitigate risks.

This training provides an insight into how self-generated or perpetrator-captured images can form a thread that is used to coercively control and manipulate young people. Delegates will explore what digital collateral is and consider scenarios inspired by real safeguarding incidents.

The term ‘county lines’ refers to a complex phenomenon that is largely based around organised crime groups trafficking drugs across the country. This training gives you an introduction to the ‘county lines’ business model and advises you on how to recognise, report and respond to young people at risk from criminal exploitation.

Learn about best practice in respect of online communication. This includes how to protect both your organisation and your own professional reputation, as well as how to develop and maintain appropriate boundaries with young people, service users and their carers.

Learn how to navigate and understand youth produced sexual imagery, the risks and impacts involved in image sharing and your responsibilities as a safeguarding professional or volunteer.

Develop a detailed understanding of the indicators and risk factors for children and young people who are missing, exploited and trafficked.

This advanced course provides an insight into offending behaviour and in particular how predators use positions of trust to facilitate sexual abuse of children.

Build your knowledge of current legal framework and established safeguarding processes, alongside the practical skills to handle disclosures, manage referrals, train staff, and work effectively with other agencies.