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10:41 03/02/2023
Free webinars aimed at parents are taking place to raise awareness of county lines, child criminal exploitation and what to do if you have concerns.
The events bring together a panel of experts from Parents Against Child Exploitation (PACE), Barnardos and Cleveland, Northumbria and Durham Police Forces.
The webinars are taking place on the below dates and times:
These sessions are separated by the age of your child:
County lines is when organised crime groups coerce and exploit children or vulnerable people into transporting, selling and/or storing illegal drugs/money.
Perpetrators often groom their victims and use coercion, intimidation, violence (including sexual abuse) and weapons to achieve power and control over their victims.
You can report any concerns about exploitation and county lines to Cleveland Police on 101 or anonymously to www.crimestoppers-uk.org (phone 0800 555 111).