County Lines
Who is it aimed at?
Social Workers in Children Services
What are the objectives?
- Understanding "County Lines" and "cuckooing" vulnerable individuals.
- Appreciate the reasons why young people carry knives and the legal implications.
- Appreciate the link between weapons and drugs.
- Identify the vulnerability push factors that attract young people to street gangs.
- Have an awareness of street gang affiliation, structure, membership and risks connected with leaving a gang.
- Have an awareness of the role of young women in street gangs, criminality and sexploitation.
- Appreciate the relevance of "drill" music, social media and video games in violent behaviour.
- Recognise the impact on physical and mental health upon vulnerable individuals.
- Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns.
How will it make a difference?
Social Workers will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to understand County Lines and cuckooing vulnerable individuals.
Delivery method:
Classroom
Duration:
1 Day
Cost:
No Cost
How to apply:
Please apply through Thinqi Sirgar.
Please note - This course is only for CCC staff.
Partners, agency staff or people who do not work for the Council cannot apply for this course.
If you need any assistance or have a query, please email: learninganddevelopment@carmarthenshire.gov.uk