County Lines
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In this episode of Catch22Minutes, we’ll be discussing county lines. For children and young people who are victims of county lines activity the impact on their lives, and the lives of those around them, can be devastating. We know that grooming techniques are becoming more advanced, and that escaping the clutches of these perpetrators can be incredibly difficult. What techniques are perpetrators using to lure children into county lines activity? Why are victims seemingly getting younger? What is being done to support children and young people being caught up in county lines activity? And what can be done to tackle it? We are joined by Johnny Bolderson, Senior Service Manager for Catch22’s County Lines Support and Rescue Service, and James Houghton, Safeguarding Operational Lead for the British Transport Police’s County Lines Taskforce. Join in the conversation at #catch22minutes and visit our website at catch-22.org.uk  How Catch22 can help: https://bit.ly/3XKA7X3 Helpful Links: County Lines Support and Rescue Service: http://bit.ly/3HiiE0A  British Transport Police and County Lines: http://bit.ly/40olgTp
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