Child exploitation and modern slavery

Thursday, 2 July 2026

A photo of a young person using a smart phone

To break the cycle of exploitation and abuse we need to target those ultimately response. By using creative approaches and making the most of the available legislation, we can ensure perpetrators receive appropriate sentences for their crimes while helping prevent them from targeting children and young people in the future.

If you work with children and young adults (0-25 years) who are experiencing or at risk of exploitation and abuse, then you have a crucial role to play in disrupting their exploitation and stopping the perpetrators who are ultimately responsible. It is only by everyone playing their part in disruption that we will be able to keep all children and young adults safe while targeting those who cynically profit from their abuse.

The Children's Society - #LookCloser

#LookCloser is offering a training session on ‘Disrupting Exploitation’ on Thursday, 16 July, 10am-12 noon online, which aims to:

  • explore what disruption means, the tools available and their crucial role within safeguarding and protection plans for children and young adults
  • explore the use of the Modern Slavery Act in disrupting perpetrators of exploitation and the use of evidence-led prosecutions
  • discuss the importance of taking a multi-agency approach to disruption
  • evidence best practice through learning from real life case studies
  • consider the application of disruption measures for those transitioning from childhood into adulthood
  • explore the barriers and limitations to current legislation and civil orders
  • to book a spot, click here.

 

Exploitation and modern slavery

West Mercia Police are hosting an online webinar about safeguarding vulnerable adults against exploitation and modern slavery, with themes that cross over to our young people, particularly older teens.

Thursday, 9 July, 11am.

This session aims to raise awareness and provide valuable insights on how to protect vulnerable adults. The session will cover:

  • links between exploitation and AI
  • threats to vulnerable adults from technology
  • county lines and cuckooing
  • modern slavery
  • the impact of using victim blaming language
  • who can help.

To book a spot, please click here.

 

Using the Risk Indicator Tool (RIT) briefing

The ERSCP offers a webinar on how and when to use the Risk Indicator Tool, if you are concerned that a child or young person may be at risk of exploitation. This is open to practitioners across all partner agencies.

Learning aim:

  • understand the need for change of the Risk Indicator tool and how to use it with children and families
  • to understand the contextual safeguarding spaces that are new within the form.

Learning objective:

  • professionals will be confident in completing the Pathway Risk Indicator Tool (RIT) to support early identification of exploitation
  • be confident completing with children, families, parents and carers
  • be confident on contributing toVulnerability Assessment and Risk Panel/multi-agency child exploitation process.

Upcoming sessions:

Tuesday, 11 August 9.30-10:30am

Tuesday, 3 November 4-5pm

To book, please click on your preferred date above. You will need to be registered for an account on our learning platform in order to book.

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