Signs of child exploitation:

Signs of child exploitation:

Dear Resident

Do you know the signs of child exploitation? Would you know where to report exploitation if you spotted the signs?

Exploitation can happen anywhere. It happens online and offline. Children are being targeted outside fast food outlets, at shopping centres, through online games, and social media. There are many types of child exploitation including money laundering, stealing from shops, transporting drugs via trains and bus routes.

Signs of child exploitation:

Ask yourself, is a young person:

Travelling alone, particularly in school hours, late at night or frequently?

Looking lost or in unfamiliar surroundings?

Anxious, frightened, angry or displaying other behaviours that make you worried about them?

In possession of more than one phone?

Carrying lots of cash?

Potentially under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

Being instructed or controlled by another individual?

Accompanied by individuals who are older than them?

Seen begging in a public space?

Learn how you can help stop the exploitation of children and young people 📲 #LookCloser To Spot Exploitation | The Children's Society (childrenssociety.org.uk)

If something doesn’t feel right call us on 101 to report or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You can also visit our website for more information: County lines | West Midlands Police

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Andrew Ryan
(West Midlands Police, Engagement & Consultation Officer, WS & West Midlands)