Our Training Courses
Level 2 - Criminal Exploitation within Romantic Relationships
Course Overview:
"Criminal Exploitation Within Romantic Relationships" is a one-day Level 2 training course that provides an essential introduction to understanding the dynamics of criminal exploitation and domestic abuse within gang-related relationships, focusing specifically on female victims. This course draws heavily on lived experiences, offering insights into the complex and often hidden world of exploitation and abuse that occurs within romantic relationships, particularly in the context of gangs. Additionally, the course explores the roles and experiences of female gang members, highlighting the unique challenges they face.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand Exploitation in Relationships: Learn how criminal exploitation occurs within romantic relationships, particularly in the context of gang involvement.
- Identify Signs of Domestic Abuse: Recognize the specific forms of domestic abuse that are prevalent within gang-related relationships.
- Explore Lived Experiences: Gain insights into the lived experiences of female victims, understanding their perspectives and the impact of exploitation and abuse on their lives.
- Examine the Role of Female Gang Members: Understand the dynamics and roles of female gang members, including their involvement in criminal activities and their experiences of exploitation.
- Develop Safeguarding Strategies: Learn practical strategies to support and protect female victims of exploitation and abuse within these complex contexts.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for professionals working with vulnerable women and young people, including:
- Social Workers
- Domestic Abuse Support Workers
- Youth Workers
- Teachers and Educational Staff
- Community Support Officers
- Healthcare Professionals
Level 3 - Understanding Criminal Exploitation
Course Overview:
"Understanding Criminal Exploitation" is an intensive one-day Level 3 training course designed to provide professionals working with children and young people such as teachers, social workers, and youth workers with essential knowledge and skills to recognize, understand, and address criminal exploitation. This course offers a foundational understanding of how exploitation occurs, its impact on young people, and practical strategies for safeguarding those at risk.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define Criminal Exploitation: Understand the various forms of criminal exploitation, including county lines, financial criminal exploitation, organised criminal exploitation and gang exploitation.
- Identify Risk Factors and Indicators: Recognize the signs and risk factors that suggest a child or young person may be experiencing exploitation.
- Understand the Impact: Gain insights into the immediate and long-term effects of exploitation on young people, families, and communities.
- Implement Safeguarding Strategies: Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent and respond to exploitation.
- Collaborate Effectively: Develop skills to work effectively with other professionals and agencies to protect vulnerable children and young people.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for professionals who work directly or indirectly with children and young people, including:
- Teachers and School Staff
- Social Workers
- Youth Workers
- Child Protection Officers
- Community Support Officers
- Healthcare Professionals
Course Structure:
This one-day training is structured into four key modules, combining lectures, discussions, and practical exercises to ensure a comprehensive understanding of criminal exploitation.
Level 3 - Abuse and Trauma Recovery Training
Course Overview:
"Abuse and Trauma Recovery Training" is a one-day, intensive course designed to equip mentors, therapists, and frontline practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to support survivors of criminal exploitation. This course adopts a trauma-informed care approach, emphasising the importance of understanding the deep impacts of abuse and trauma on survivors. Participants will learn to apply a holistic approach to healing, integrating emotional, psychological, and physical care to aid in the recovery process.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand Trauma-Informed Care: Gain a comprehensive understanding of trauma-informed care principles and their application in supporting survivors of criminal exploitation.
- Recognize the Impact of Trauma: Learn to identify the various ways in which trauma manifests in survivors, including emotional, psychological, and physical symptoms.
- Develop Holistic Support Strategies: Create individualised, holistic care plans that address the full spectrum of a survivor’s needs, incorporating emotional, psychological, and physical recovery methods.
- Enhance Therapeutic Skills: Build practical therapeutic skills for working 1-2-1 with survivors, including active listening, empathetic communication, and trauma-sensitive interventions.
- Promote Resilience and Empowerment: Foster resilience and empowerment in survivors, helping them regain control over their lives and begin the healing process.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for professionals who work closely with survivors of criminal exploitation on a one-to-one basis, including:
- Mentors and Coaches
- Therapists and Counsellors
- Frontline Practitioners in social work, youth work, and healthcare
- Support Workers and Case Managers
Course Structure:
This one-day training is divided into four detailed modules, each focusing on a different aspect of trauma-informed care and holistic support for survivors.
Level 5 - County Lines, A Form Of Criminal Exploitation in the UK
Course Overview:
"County Lines - A Form of Criminal Exploitation in the UK" is an advanced, one-day Level 5 training course specifically designed for professionals focused on safeguarding and supporting victims. This course offers an in-depth examination of county lines exploitation with a strong emphasis on understanding and addressing the needs of victims. Through lived experience accounts, detailed case studies, and practical strategies, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of county lines on victims and how to effectively support them.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Comprehend Victim-Centric Aspects of County Lines: Understand how county lines exploitation affects victims, including the psychological, emotional, and physical impacts specific to the UK context.
- Identify Signs and Indicators: Recognize the signs and risk factors that indicate a young person may be a victim of county lines exploitation.
- Explore Victim Experiences: Learn from the lived experiences of individuals who have been exploited through county lines, gaining insight into their personal challenges and needs.
- Develop Support Strategies: Create effective support strategies tailored to the needs of victims, including practical interventions and safeguarding measures.
- Enhance Multi-Agency Collaboration: Improve collaboration between UK agencies to ensure a coordinated and victim-centred approach to safeguarding and support.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for professionals involved in victim support and safeguarding, including:
- Social Workers and Child Protection Officers
- Youth Workers and Community Support Officers
- Healthcare Professionals involved in victim support
- Law Enforcement Officers focused on victim care
- NGO Workers and Counsellors specialising in exploitation and abuse
Course Structure:
The one-day course is structured into four modules, with a focus on the victim experience, practical strategies, and collaborative approaches.
Level 5 - Beneath the surface of Criminal Exploitation
Course Overview:
"Beneath the Surface of Criminal Exploitation" is an advanced, one-day Level 5 training course tailored for experienced practitioners working in the field of child criminal exploitation, modern slavery and human trafficking, or those involved in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process. This in-depth course goes beyond the basics, offering a deep dive into the complexities of criminal exploitation, with a focus on the lived experiences of victims, the intricacies of the NRM process, and the common misconceptions that can hinder effective intervention.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Explore Lived Experiences: Gain a deep understanding of the personal and psychological impact of criminal exploitation through the lens of those who have experienced it.
- Debunk Misconceptions: Critically examine and challenge common misconceptions about criminal exploitation and how these can affect professional practice.
- Advanced Risk Assessment: Learn advanced techniques for identifying and assessing risk factors in complex cases of exploitation.
- In-depth NRM Process: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the National Referral Mechanism, including its challenges and how to navigate it effectively.
- Case Study Analysis: Apply knowledge through detailed analysis of real-life case studies, focusing on the nuances of exploitation, response strategies, and long-term outcomes.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for experienced practitioners, including:
- Professionals specialising in Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
- Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking specialists
- Practitioners involved in the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) process
- Advanced Social Workers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Legal Practitioners
Course Structure:
This one-day course is structured into four intensive modules, combining expert-led lectures, lived experience insights, case study analysis, and interactive discussions.
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